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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,627.94, 3,941.66 and 778.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,627.94, 3,941.66 and 778.98 is: 1,168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,627.94 : 3,941.66 = 778.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,627.94/3,941.66 = 778.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,627.94x = 3,941.66 × 778.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,627.94x = 3,070,474.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,474.31/2,627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.40

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