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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.27, 3,931.91 and 772.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.27, 3,931.91 and 772.39 is: 1,158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.27 : 3,931.91 = 772.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.27/3,931.91 = 772.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.27x = 3,931.91 × 772.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.27x = 3,036,967.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,967.96/2,621.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.59

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