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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.26, 3,938.49 and 776.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.26, 3,938.49 and 776.30 is: 1,164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.26 : 3,938.49 = 776.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.26/3,938.49 = 776.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.26x = 3,938.49 × 776.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.26x = 3,057,430.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,430.09/2,625.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.62

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