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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.48, 3,947.23 and 782.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.48, 3,947.23 and 782.61 is: 1,173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.48 : 3,947.23 = 782.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.48/3,947.23 = 782.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.48x = 3,947.23 × 782.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.48x = 3,089,141.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,141.67/2,631.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.92

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