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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.68, 3,938.16 and 776.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.68, 3,938.16 and 776.99 is: 1,165.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.68 : 3,938.16 = 776.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.68/3,938.16 = 776.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.68x = 3,938.16 × 776.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.68x = 3,059,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,891.25/2,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.37

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