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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.19, 3,954.69 and 787.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.19, 3,954.69 and 787.10 is: 1,180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.19 : 3,954.69 = 787.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.19/3,954.69 = 787.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.19x = 3,954.69 × 787.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.19x = 3,112,716.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,716.73/2,636.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.76

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