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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.81, 3,933.04 and 773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.81, 3,933.04 and 773.28 is: 1,159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.81 : 3,933.04 = 773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.81/3,933.04 = 773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.81x = 3,933.04 × 773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.81x = 3,041,319.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,319.57/2,622.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.57

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