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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.35, 3,016.10 and 778.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.35, 3,016.10 and 778.12 is: 1,167.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.35 : 3,016.10 = 778.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.35/3,016.10 = 778.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.35x = 3,016.10 × 778.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.35x = 2,346,899.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,899.10/2,010.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.41

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