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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.67, 3,957.33 and 789.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.67, 3,957.33 and 789.31 is: 1,183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.67 : 3,957.33 = 789.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.67/3,957.33 = 789.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.67x = 3,957.33 × 789.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.67x = 3,123,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,560.14/2,638.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.76

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