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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,634.71, 3,952.58 and 785.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,634.71, 3,952.58 and 785.78 is: 1,178.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,634.71 : 3,952.58 = 785.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,634.71/3,952.58 = 785.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,634.71x = 3,952.58 × 785.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,634.71x = 3,105,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,871.68/2,634.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.83

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