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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.96, 3,939.71 and 777.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.96, 3,939.71 and 777.12 is: 1,165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.96 : 3,939.71 = 777.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.96/3,939.71 = 777.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.96x = 3,939.71 × 777.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.96x = 3,061,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,627.44/2,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.91

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