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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,622.89, 3,933.75 and 774.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,622.89, 3,933.75 and 774.13 is: 1,161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,622.89 : 3,933.75 = 774.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,622.89/3,933.75 = 774.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,622.89x = 3,933.75 × 774.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,622.89x = 3,045,233.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,233.89/2,622.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.02

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