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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.89, 3,932.25 and 773.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.89, 3,932.25 and 773.13 is: 1,159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.89 : 3,932.25 = 773.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.89/3,932.25 = 773.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.89x = 3,932.25 × 773.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.89x = 3,040,140.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,140.44/2,621.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.52

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