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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.33, 3,929.67 and 770.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.33, 3,929.67 and 770.51 is: 1,155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.33 : 3,929.67 = 770.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.33/3,929.67 = 770.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.33x = 3,929.67 × 770.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.33x = 3,027,830.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,830.38/2,619.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.96

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