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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.06, 3,939.41 and 777.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.06, 3,939.41 and 777.53 is: 1,165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.06 : 3,939.41 = 777.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.06/3,939.41 = 777.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.06x = 3,939.41 × 777.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.06x = 3,063,009.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,009.46/2,627.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.95

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