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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.23, 3,935.43 and 774.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.23, 3,935.43 and 774.86 is: 1,162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.23 : 3,935.43 = 774.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.23/3,935.43 = 774.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.23x = 3,935.43 × 774.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.23x = 3,049,387.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,387.61/2,624.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.01

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