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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.73, 3,941.96 and 779.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.73, 3,941.96 and 779.00 is: 1,168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.73 : 3,941.96 = 779.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.73/3,941.96 = 779.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.73x = 3,941.96 × 779.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.73x = 3,070,763.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,763.24/2,627.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.60

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