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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.93, 3,937.36 and 776.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.93, 3,937.36 and 776.04 is: 1,164.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.93 : 3,937.36 = 776.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.93/3,937.36 = 776.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.93x = 3,937.36 × 776.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.93x = 3,055,548.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,548.85/2,624.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.05

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