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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.58, 3,933.86 and 773.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.58, 3,933.86 and 773.69 is: 1,160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.58 : 3,933.86 = 773.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.58/3,933.86 = 773.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.58x = 3,933.86 × 773.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.58x = 3,043,564.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,564.61/2,622.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.52

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