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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.32, 3,931.10 and 771.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.32, 3,931.10 and 771.50 is: 1,157.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.32 : 3,931.10 = 771.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.32/3,931.10 = 771.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.32x = 3,931.10 × 771.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.32x = 3,032,843.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,843.65/2,620.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.43

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