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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.74, 3,955.86 and 787.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.74, 3,955.86 and 787.93 is: 1,182.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.74 : 3,955.86 = 787.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.74/3,955.86 = 787.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.74x = 3,955.86 × 787.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.74x = 3,116,940.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116,940.77/2,636.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.12

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