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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,634.48, 3,951.81 and 785.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,634.48, 3,951.81 and 785.61 is: 1,178.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,634.48 : 3,951.81 = 785.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,634.48/3,951.81 = 785.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,634.48x = 3,951.81 × 785.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,634.48x = 3,104,581.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,581.45/2,634.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.44

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