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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.03, 3,936.69 and 775.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.03, 3,936.69 and 775.14 is: 1,162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.03 : 3,936.69 = 775.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.03/3,936.69 = 775.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.03x = 3,936.69 × 775.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.03x = 3,051,471.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051,471.12/2,624.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.90

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