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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.71, 3,936.42 and 775.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.71, 3,936.42 and 775.33 is: 1,162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.71 : 3,936.42 = 775.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.71/3,936.42 = 775.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.71x = 3,936.42 × 775.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.71x = 3,052,024.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,024.52/2,624.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.80

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