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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.44, 3,941.26 and 778.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.44, 3,941.26 and 778.51 is: 1,167.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.44 : 3,941.26 = 778.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.44/3,941.26 = 778.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.44x = 3,941.26 × 778.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.44x = 3,068,313.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,313.30/2,627.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.80

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