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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.41, 3,953.70 and 786.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.41, 3,953.70 and 786.69 is: 1,180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.41 : 3,953.70 = 786.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.41/3,953.70 = 786.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.41x = 3,953.70 × 786.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.41x = 3,110,336.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,336.25/2,635.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.21

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