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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.08, 3,930.80 and 771.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.08, 3,930.80 and 771.26 is: 1,157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.08 : 3,930.80 = 771.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.08/3,930.80 = 771.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.08x = 3,930.80 × 771.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.08x = 3,031,645.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,645.30/2,620.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.08

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