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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.43, 3,948.72 and 783.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.43, 3,948.72 and 783.57 is: 1,175.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.43 : 3,948.72 = 783.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.43/3,948.72 = 783.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.43x = 3,948.72 × 783.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.43x = 3,094,110.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,110.40/2,632.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.38

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