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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.81, 3,934.53 and 774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.81, 3,934.53 and 774.28 is: 1,161.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.81 : 3,934.53 = 774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.81/3,934.53 = 774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.81x = 3,934.53 × 774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.81x = 3,046,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,419.99/2,623.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.07

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