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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.34, 3,931.07 and 771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.34, 3,931.07 and 771.30 is: 1,157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.34 : 3,931.07 = 771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.34/3,931.07 = 771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.34x = 3,931.07 × 771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.34x = 3,032,034.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,034.29/2,620.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.11

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