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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.76, 3,940.72 and 778.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.76, 3,940.72 and 778.02 is: 1,167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.76 : 3,940.72 = 778.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.76/3,940.72 = 778.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.76x = 3,940.72 × 778.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.76x = 3,065,957.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,957.03/2,626.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.20

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