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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.23, 3,936.71 and 775.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.23, 3,936.71 and 775.50 is: 1,163.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.23 : 3,936.71 = 775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.23/3,936.71 = 775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.23x = 3,936.71 × 775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.23x = 3,052,918.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,918.61/2,624.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.36

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