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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.82, 3,937.52 and 776.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.82, 3,937.52 and 776.27 is: 1,164.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.82 : 3,937.52 = 776.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.82/3,937.52 = 776.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.82x = 3,937.52 × 776.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.82x = 3,056,590.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,590.43/2,625.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.05

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