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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.54, 3,958.17 and 790.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.54, 3,958.17 and 790.62 is: 1,185.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.54 : 3,958.17 = 790.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.54/3,958.17 = 790.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.54x = 3,958.17 × 790.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.54x = 3,129,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,129,408.37/2,639.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.59

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