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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.49, 3,934.31 and 774.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.49, 3,934.31 and 774.11 is: 1,160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.49 : 3,934.31 = 774.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.49/3,934.31 = 774.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.49x = 3,934.31 × 774.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.49x = 3,045,565.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,565.17/2,623.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.89

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