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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.30, 3,958.94 and 790.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.30, 3,958.94 and 790.61 is: 1,185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.30 : 3,958.94 = 790.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.30/3,958.94 = 790.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.30x = 3,958.94 × 790.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.30x = 3,129,959.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,959.74/2,639.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.91

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