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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.29, 3,930.27 and 771.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.29, 3,930.27 and 771.51 is: 1,157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.29 : 3,930.27 = 771.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.29/3,930.27 = 771.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.29x = 3,930.27 × 771.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.29x = 3,032,242.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,242.61/2,620.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.22

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