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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.40, 3,959.72 and 790.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.40, 3,959.72 and 790.65 is: 1,186.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.40 : 3,959.72 = 790.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.40/3,959.72 = 790.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.40x = 3,959.72 × 790.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.40x = 3,130,752.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,752.62/2,639.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.16

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