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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.72, 3,957.34 and 788.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.72, 3,957.34 and 788.88 is: 1,183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.72 : 3,957.34 = 788.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.72/3,957.34 = 788.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.72x = 3,957.34 × 788.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.72x = 3,121,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,866.38/2,637.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.55

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