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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.63, 3,943.49 and 779.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.63, 3,943.49 and 779.72 is: 1,169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.63 : 3,943.49 = 779.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.63/3,943.49 = 779.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.63x = 3,943.49 × 779.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.63x = 3,074,794.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,794.41/2,628.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.73

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