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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.14, 3,958.75 and 790.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.14, 3,958.75 and 790.28 is: 1,185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.14 : 3,958.75 = 790.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.14/3,958.75 = 790.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.14x = 3,958.75 × 790.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.14x = 3,128,520.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,520.95/2,639.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.43

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