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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.53, 3,930.75 and 772.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.53, 3,930.75 and 772.89 is: 1,159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.53 : 3,930.75 = 772.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.53/3,930.75 = 772.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.53x = 3,930.75 × 772.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.53x = 3,038,046.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,046.91/2,620.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.33

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