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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.07, 3,954.08 and 787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.07, 3,954.08 and 787.20 is: 1,180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.07 : 3,954.08 = 787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.07/3,954.08 = 787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.07x = 3,954.08 × 787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.07x = 3,112,647.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,647.84/2,636.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.79

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