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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.41, 3,935.54 and 774.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.41, 3,935.54 and 774.71 is: 1,162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.41 : 3,935.54 = 774.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.41/3,935.54 = 774.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.41x = 3,935.54 × 774.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.41x = 3,048,900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,900.72/2,623.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.19

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