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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.56, 3,946.95 and 782.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.56, 3,946.95 and 782.60 is: 1,173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.56 : 3,946.95 = 782.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.56/3,946.95 = 782.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.56x = 3,946.95 × 782.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.56x = 3,088,863.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,863.34/2,631.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.78

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