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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.22, 3,959.61 and 790.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.22, 3,959.61 and 790.40 is: 1,185.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.22 : 3,959.61 = 790.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.22/3,959.61 = 790.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.22x = 3,959.61 × 790.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.22x = 3,129,655.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,655.95/2,639.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.83

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