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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.90, 3,938.16 and 776.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.90, 3,938.16 and 776.02 is: 1,164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.90 : 3,938.16 = 776.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.90/3,938.16 = 776.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.90x = 3,938.16 × 776.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.90x = 3,056,090.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,090.92/2,624.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.27

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