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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.51, 3,016.23 and 778.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.51, 3,016.23 and 778.35 is: 1,167.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.51 : 3,016.23 = 778.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.51/3,016.23 = 778.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.51x = 3,016.23 × 778.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.51x = 2,347,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,682.62/2,010.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.71

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