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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.19, 3,957.14 and 789.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.19, 3,957.14 and 789.32 is: 1,183.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.19 : 3,957.14 = 789.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.19/3,957.14 = 789.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.19x = 3,957.14 × 789.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.19x = 3,123,426.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,426.01/2,638.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.93

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