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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.92, 3,927.88 and 770.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.92, 3,927.88 and 770.12 is: 1,155.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.92 : 3,927.88 = 770.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.92/3,927.88 = 770.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.92x = 3,927.88 × 770.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.92x = 3,024,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,938.95/2,618.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.03

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