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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.04, 3,936.48 and 775.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.04, 3,936.48 and 775.34 is: 1,163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.04 : 3,936.48 = 775.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.04/3,936.48 = 775.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.04x = 3,936.48 × 775.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.04x = 3,052,088.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,088.78/2,624.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.13

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