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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.10, 3,947.38 and 782.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.10, 3,947.38 and 782.22 is: 1,173.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.10 : 3,947.38 = 782.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.10/3,947.38 = 782.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.10x = 3,947.38 × 782.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.10x = 3,087,719.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,719.58/2,631.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.55

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