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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.74, 3,953.96 and 786.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.74, 3,953.96 and 786.92 is: 1,180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.74 : 3,953.96 = 786.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.74/3,953.96 = 786.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.74x = 3,953.96 × 786.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.74x = 3,111,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,450.20/2,635.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.48

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