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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.22, 3,930.70 and 771.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.22, 3,930.70 and 771.08 is: 1,156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.22 : 3,930.70 = 771.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.22/3,930.70 = 771.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.22x = 3,930.70 × 771.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.22x = 3,030,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,884.16/2,620.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.73

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