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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,626.81, 3,940.26 and 778.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,626.81, 3,940.26 and 778.12 is: 1,167.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,626.81 : 3,940.26 = 778.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,626.81/3,940.26 = 778.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,626.81x = 3,940.26 × 778.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,626.81x = 3,065,980.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,980.34/2,626.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.19

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