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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.97, 3,931.48 and 772.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.97, 3,931.48 and 772.11 is: 1,158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.97 : 3,931.48 = 772.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.97/3,931.48 = 772.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.97x = 3,931.48 × 772.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.97x = 3,035,535.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,535.02/2,620.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.17

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