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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.63, 3,949.18 and 784.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.63, 3,949.18 and 784.09 is: 1,175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.63 : 3,949.18 = 784.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.63/3,949.18 = 784.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.63x = 3,949.18 × 784.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.63x = 3,096,500.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,500.71/2,633.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.76

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