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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.65, 3,936.12 and 774.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.65, 3,936.12 and 774.76 is: 1,162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.65 : 3,936.12 = 774.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.65/3,936.12 = 774.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.65x = 3,936.12 × 774.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.65x = 3,049,538.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,538.49/2,623.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.33

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