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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,634.39, 3,951.54 and 785.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,634.39, 3,951.54 and 785.51 is: 1,178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,634.39 : 3,951.54 = 785.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,634.39/3,951.54 = 785.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,634.39x = 3,951.54 × 785.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,634.39x = 3,103,974.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,974.19/2,634.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.25

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