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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.00, 3,942.75 and 779.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.00, 3,942.75 and 779.15 is: 1,168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.00 : 3,942.75 = 779.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.00/3,942.75 = 779.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.00x = 3,942.75 × 779.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.00x = 3,072,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,006.44/2,628.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.95

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