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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.96, 3,935.93 and 774.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.96, 3,935.93 and 774.92 is: 1,162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.96 : 3,935.93 = 774.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.96/3,935.93 = 774.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.96x = 3,935.93 × 774.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.96x = 3,050,014.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,014.70/2,623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.37

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