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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.60, 3,933.94 and 773.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.60, 3,933.94 and 773.76 is: 1,160.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.60 : 3,933.94 = 773.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.60/3,933.94 = 773.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.60x = 3,933.94 × 773.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.60x = 3,043,925.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,925.41/2,622.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.65

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