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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.76, 3,932.56 and 772.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.76, 3,932.56 and 772.93 is: 1,159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.76 : 3,932.56 = 772.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.76/3,932.56 = 772.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.76x = 3,932.56 × 772.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.76x = 3,039,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,593.60/2,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.37

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