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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.17, 3,940.38 and 777.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.17, 3,940.38 and 777.80 is: 1,166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.17 : 3,940.38 = 777.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.17/3,940.38 = 777.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.17x = 3,940.38 × 777.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.17x = 3,064,837.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,837.41/2,627.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.59

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