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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.40, 3,937.25 and 775.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.40, 3,937.25 and 775.51 is: 1,163.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.40 : 3,937.25 = 775.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.40/3,937.25 = 775.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.40x = 3,937.25 × 775.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.40x = 3,053,376.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,376.75/2,624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.46

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