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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.83, 3,928.92 and 770.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.83, 3,928.92 and 770.01 is: 1,155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.83 : 3,928.92 = 770.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.83/3,928.92 = 770.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.83x = 3,928.92 × 770.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.83x = 3,025,307.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,307.69/2,618.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.21

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