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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.43, 3,929.76 and 770.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.43, 3,929.76 and 770.60 is: 1,156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.43 : 3,929.76 = 770.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.43/3,929.76 = 770.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.43x = 3,929.76 × 770.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.43x = 3,028,273.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,273.06/2,619.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.08

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