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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.66, 3,951.18 and 784.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.66, 3,951.18 and 784.70 is: 1,177.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.66 : 3,951.18 = 784.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.66/3,951.18 = 784.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.66x = 3,951.18 × 784.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.66x = 3,100,490.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,490.95/2,633.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.26

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