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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.39, 3,941.66 and 778.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.39, 3,941.66 and 778.64 is: 1,168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.39 : 3,941.66 = 778.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.39/3,941.66 = 778.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.39x = 3,941.66 × 778.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.39x = 3,069,134.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,134.14/2,627.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.13

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