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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.13, 3,016.06 and 778.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.13, 3,016.06 and 778.41 is: 1,167.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.13 : 3,016.06 = 778.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.13/3,016.06 = 778.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.13x = 3,016.06 × 778.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.13x = 2,347,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,731.26/2,010.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.95

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