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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.86, 3,936.33 and 774.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.86, 3,936.33 and 774.99 is: 1,162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.86 : 3,936.33 = 774.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.86/3,936.33 = 774.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.86x = 3,936.33 × 774.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.86x = 3,050,616.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,616.39/2,623.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.64

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