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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.53, 3,937.37 and 775.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.53, 3,937.37 and 775.79 is: 1,163.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.53 : 3,937.37 = 775.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.53/3,937.37 = 775.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.53x = 3,937.37 × 775.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.53x = 3,054,559.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,559.55/2,624.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.85

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