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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.00, 3,930.01 and 771.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.00, 3,930.01 and 771.14 is: 1,156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.00 : 3,930.01 = 771.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.00/3,930.01 = 771.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.00x = 3,930.01 × 771.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.00x = 3,030,566.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,566.33/2,620.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.71

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