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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.67, 3,941.48 and 778.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.67, 3,941.48 and 778.80 is: 1,168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.67 : 3,941.48 = 778.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.67/3,941.48 = 778.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.67x = 3,941.48 × 778.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.67x = 3,069,624.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,624.62/2,627.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.19

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