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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.59, 3,960.17 and 790.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.59, 3,960.17 and 790.76 is: 1,186.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.59 : 3,960.17 = 790.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.59/3,960.17 = 790.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.59x = 3,960.17 × 790.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.59x = 3,131,557.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,557.39/2,639.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.38

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