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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.18, 3,931.76 and 772.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.18, 3,931.76 and 772.29 is: 1,158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.18 : 3,931.76 = 772.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.18/3,931.76 = 772.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.18x = 3,931.76 × 772.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.18x = 3,036,470.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,470.69/2,621.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.44

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