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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,634.61, 3,952.65 and 785.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,634.61, 3,952.65 and 785.71 is: 1,178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,634.61 : 3,952.65 = 785.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,634.61/3,952.65 = 785.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,634.61x = 3,952.65 × 785.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,634.61x = 3,105,636.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,636.63/2,634.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.78

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