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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.96, 3,932.11 and 772.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.96, 3,932.11 and 772.00 is: 1,158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.96 : 3,932.11 = 772.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.96/3,932.11 = 772.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.96x = 3,932.11 × 772.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.96x = 3,035,580.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,580.05/2,620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.20

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