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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.75, 3,960.14 and 790.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.75, 3,960.14 and 790.72 is: 1,186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.75 : 3,960.14 = 790.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.75/3,960.14 = 790.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.75x = 3,960.14 × 790.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.75x = 3,131,348.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,348.05/2,639.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.23

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