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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.73, 3,937.46 and 775.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.73, 3,937.46 and 775.99 is: 1,164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.73 : 3,937.46 = 775.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.73/3,937.46 = 775.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.73x = 3,937.46 × 775.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.73x = 3,055,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,425.71/2,624.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.09

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