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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.22, 3,941.60 and 778.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.22, 3,941.60 and 778.38 is: 1,167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.22 : 3,941.60 = 778.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.22/3,941.60 = 778.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.22x = 3,941.60 × 778.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.22x = 3,068,058.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,058.72/2,627.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.80

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