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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.63, 3,934.09 and 774.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.63, 3,934.09 and 774.51 is: 1,161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.63 : 3,934.09 = 774.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.63/3,934.09 = 774.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.63x = 3,934.09 × 774.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.63x = 3,046,992.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,992.05/2,623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.36

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