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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.66, 3,940.39 and 777.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.66, 3,940.39 and 777.58 is: 1,166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.66 : 3,940.39 = 777.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.66/3,940.39 = 777.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.66x = 3,940.39 × 777.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.66x = 3,063,968.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,968.46/2,626.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.49

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