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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.79, 3,949.15 and 783.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.79, 3,949.15 and 783.92 is: 1,175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.79 : 3,949.15 = 783.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.79/3,949.15 = 783.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.79x = 3,949.15 × 783.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.79x = 3,095,795.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,795.96/2,632.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.86

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