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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.33, 3,932.65 and 772.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.33, 3,932.65 and 772.44 is: 1,158.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.33 : 3,932.65 = 772.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.33/3,932.65 = 772.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.33x = 3,932.65 × 772.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.33x = 3,037,734.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,734.23/2,621.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.85

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