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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.13, 3,940.35 and 777.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.13, 3,940.35 and 777.90 is: 1,166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.13 : 3,940.35 = 777.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.13/3,940.35 = 777.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.13x = 3,940.35 × 777.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.13x = 3,065,210.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,210.12/2,627.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.75

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