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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.94, 3,954.22 and 787.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.94, 3,954.22 and 787.44 is: 1,180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.94 : 3,954.22 = 787.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.94/3,954.22 = 787.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.94x = 3,954.22 × 787.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.94x = 3,113,711.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,711.00/2,636.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.80

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