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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.40, 3,931.31 and 772.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.40, 3,931.31 and 772.47 is: 1,158.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.40 : 3,931.31 = 772.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.40/3,931.31 = 772.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.40x = 3,931.31 × 772.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.40x = 3,036,820.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,820.97/2,621.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.47

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