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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.57, 3,930.10 and 771.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.57, 3,930.10 and 771.34 is: 1,156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.57 : 3,930.10 = 771.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.57/3,930.10 = 771.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.57x = 3,930.10 × 771.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.57x = 3,031,443.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,031,443.33/2,620.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.79

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