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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.44, 3,932.32 and 772.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.44, 3,932.32 and 772.56 is: 1,158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.44 : 3,932.32 = 772.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.44/3,932.32 = 772.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.44x = 3,932.32 × 772.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.44x = 3,037,953.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,953.14/2,621.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.89

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