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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.74, 3,954.36 and 786.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.74, 3,954.36 and 786.93 is: 1,180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.74 : 3,954.36 = 786.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.74/3,954.36 = 786.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.74x = 3,954.36 × 786.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.74x = 3,111,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,804.51/2,635.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.62

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