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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.94, 3,956.76 and 789.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.94, 3,956.76 and 789.07 is: 1,183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.94 : 3,956.76 = 789.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.94/3,956.76 = 789.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.94x = 3,956.76 × 789.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.94x = 3,122,160.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,160.61/2,637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.56

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