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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.73, 3,947.60 and 782.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.73, 3,947.60 and 782.86 is: 1,174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.73 : 3,947.60 = 782.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.73/3,947.60 = 782.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.73x = 3,947.60 × 782.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.73x = 3,090,418.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,418.14/2,631.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.29

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