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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,634.18, 3,951.84 and 785.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,634.18, 3,951.84 and 785.45 is: 1,178.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,634.18 : 3,951.84 = 785.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,634.18/3,951.84 = 785.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,634.18x = 3,951.84 × 785.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,634.18x = 3,103,952.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,952.97/2,634.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.34

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