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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.41, 3,016.13 and 777.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.41, 3,016.13 and 777.48 is: 1,166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.41 : 3,016.13 = 777.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.41/3,016.13 = 777.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.41x = 3,016.13 × 777.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.41x = 2,344,976.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,976.87/2,010.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.42

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