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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.41, 3,948.21 and 783.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.41, 3,948.21 and 783.18 is: 1,174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.41 : 3,948.21 = 783.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.41/3,948.21 = 783.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.41x = 3,948.21 × 783.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.41x = 3,092,159.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,159.11/2,632.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.65

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