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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.54, 3,938.22 and 776.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.54, 3,938.22 and 776.58 is: 1,164.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.54 : 3,938.22 = 776.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.54/3,938.22 = 776.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.54x = 3,938.22 × 776.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.54x = 3,058,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,342.89/2,625.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.84

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