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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.93, 3,954.22 and 787.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.93, 3,954.22 and 787.43 is: 1,180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.93 : 3,954.22 = 787.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.93/3,954.22 = 787.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.93x = 3,954.22 × 787.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.93x = 3,113,671.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,671.45/2,636.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.79

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