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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.57, 3,938.82 and 776.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.57, 3,938.82 and 776.79 is: 1,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.57 : 3,938.82 = 776.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.57/3,938.82 = 776.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.57x = 3,938.82 × 776.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.57x = 3,059,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,635.99/2,625.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.32

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