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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.02, 3,942.15 and 779.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.02, 3,942.15 and 779.10 is: 1,168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.02 : 3,942.15 = 779.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.02/3,942.15 = 779.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.02x = 3,942.15 × 779.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.02x = 3,071,329.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,329.07/2,628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.68

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