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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.90, 3,957.03 and 788.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.90, 3,957.03 and 788.86 is: 1,183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.90 : 3,957.03 = 788.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.90/3,957.03 = 788.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.90x = 3,957.03 × 788.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.90x = 3,121,542.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,542.69/2,637.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.34

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