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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.33, 3,940.17 and 777.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.33, 3,940.17 and 777.52 is: 1,166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.33 : 3,940.17 = 777.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.33/3,940.17 = 777.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.33x = 3,940.17 × 777.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.33x = 3,063,560.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,560.98/2,626.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.48

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