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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.91, 3,942.69 and 779.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.91, 3,942.69 and 779.59 is: 1,169.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.91 : 3,942.69 = 779.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.91/3,942.69 = 779.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.91x = 3,942.69 × 779.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.91x = 3,073,688.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,688.09/2,628.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.19

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