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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.44, 3,933.63 and 773.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.44, 3,933.63 and 773.55 is: 1,160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.44 : 3,933.63 = 773.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.44/3,933.63 = 773.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.44x = 3,933.63 × 773.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.44x = 3,042,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,859.49/2,622.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.32

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