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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.36, 2,895.48 and 776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.36, 2,895.48 and 776 is: 1,163.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.36 : 2,895.48 = 776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.36/2,895.48 = 776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.36x = 2,895.48 × 776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.36x = 2,246,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,892.48/1,931.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.37

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