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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.67, 3,939.98 and 777.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.67, 3,939.98 and 777.80 is: 1,166.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.67 : 3,939.98 = 777.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.67/3,939.98 = 777.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.67x = 3,939.98 × 777.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.67x = 3,064,498.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,498.69/2,626.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.69

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