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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.61, 3,951.15 and 784.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.61, 3,951.15 and 784.71 is: 1,177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.61 : 3,951.15 = 784.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.61/3,951.15 = 784.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.61x = 3,951.15 × 784.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.61x = 3,100,506.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,506.92/2,633.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.28

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