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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.58, 3,937.32 and 775.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.58, 3,937.32 and 775.80 is: 1,163.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.58 : 3,937.32 = 775.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.58/3,937.32 = 775.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.58x = 3,937.32 × 775.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.58x = 3,054,572.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,572.86/2,624.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.83

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