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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,634.02, 3,950.95 and 785.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,634.02, 3,950.95 and 785.15 is: 1,177.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,634.02 : 3,950.95 = 785.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,634.02/3,950.95 = 785.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,634.02x = 3,950.95 × 785.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,634.02x = 3,102,084.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,084.47/2,634.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.70

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