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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.06, 3,956.50 and 788.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.06, 3,956.50 and 788.93 is: 1,183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.06 : 3,956.50 = 788.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.06/3,956.50 = 788.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.06x = 3,956.50 × 788.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.06x = 3,121,397.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,397.59/2,638.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.22

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