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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.29, 3,949.12 and 784.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.29, 3,949.12 and 784.06 is: 1,175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.29 : 3,949.12 = 784.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.29/3,949.12 = 784.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.29x = 3,949.12 × 784.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.29x = 3,096,347.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,347.03/2,633.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.85

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