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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.45, 3,953.90 and 786.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.45, 3,953.90 and 786.62 is: 1,180.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.45 : 3,953.90 = 786.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.45/3,953.90 = 786.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.45x = 3,953.90 × 786.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.45x = 3,110,222.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,222.77/2,635.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.15

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