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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.96, 3,938.21 and 776.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.96, 3,938.21 and 776.12 is: 1,164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.96 : 3,938.21 = 776.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.96/3,938.21 = 776.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.96x = 3,938.21 × 776.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.96x = 3,056,536.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,536.68/2,624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.41

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