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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.54, 3,932.90 and 773.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.54, 3,932.90 and 773.17 is: 1,159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.54 : 3,932.90 = 773.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.54/3,932.90 = 773.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.54x = 3,932.90 × 773.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.54x = 3,040,789.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,789.49/2,622.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.48

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