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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.95, 3,954.44 and 787.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.95, 3,954.44 and 787.03 is: 1,180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.95 : 3,954.44 = 787.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.95/3,954.44 = 787.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.95x = 3,954.44 × 787.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.95x = 3,112,254.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,254.99/2,635.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.70

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