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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.58, 3,929.37 and 770.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.58, 3,929.37 and 770.69 is: 1,156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.58 : 3,929.37 = 770.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.58/3,929.37 = 770.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.58x = 3,929.37 × 770.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.58x = 3,028,339.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,339.17/2,619.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.04

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