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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.87, 3,956.67 and 788.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.87, 3,956.67 and 788.91 is: 1,183.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.87 : 3,956.67 = 788.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.87/3,956.67 = 788.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.87x = 3,956.67 × 788.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.87x = 3,121,456.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,456.53/2,637.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.32

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