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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.70, 3,956.79 and 788.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.70, 3,956.79 and 788.71 is: 1,183.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.70 : 3,956.79 = 788.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.70/3,956.79 = 788.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.70x = 3,956.79 × 788.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.70x = 3,120,759.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,759.84/2,637.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.14

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