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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.81, 3,943.89 and 779.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.81, 3,943.89 and 779.94 is: 1,170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.81 : 3,943.89 = 779.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.81/3,943.89 = 779.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.81x = 3,943.89 × 779.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.81x = 3,075,997.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,997.57/2,628.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.11

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