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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.27, 3,015.53 and 777.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.27, 3,015.53 and 777.68 is: 1,166.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.27 : 3,015.53 = 777.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.27/3,015.53 = 777.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.27x = 3,015.53 × 777.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.27x = 2,345,098.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,098.40/2,010.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.56

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