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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.75, 3,947.62 and 782.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.75, 3,947.62 and 782.85 is: 1,174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.75 : 3,947.62 = 782.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.75/3,947.62 = 782.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.75x = 3,947.62 × 782.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.75x = 3,090,394.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,394.32/2,631.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.27

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