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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.53, 3,940.57 and 777.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.53, 3,940.57 and 777.70 is: 1,166.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.53 : 3,940.57 = 777.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.53/3,940.57 = 777.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.53x = 3,940.57 × 777.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.53x = 3,064,569.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,569.49/2,626.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.77

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