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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.52, 3,941.34 and 779.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.52, 3,941.34 and 779.08 is: 1,168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.52 : 3,941.34 = 779.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.52/3,941.34 = 779.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.52x = 3,941.34 × 779.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.52x = 3,070,619.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,619.17/2,628.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.19

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