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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.12, 3,930.89 and 771.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.12, 3,930.89 and 771.66 is: 1,157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.12 : 3,930.89 = 771.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.12/3,930.89 = 771.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.12x = 3,930.89 × 771.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.12x = 3,033,306.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,306.72/2,621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.26

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