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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.70, 3,016.80 and 778.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.70, 3,016.80 and 778.18 is: 1,167.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.70 : 3,016.80 = 778.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.70/3,016.80 = 778.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.70x = 3,016.80 × 778.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.70x = 2,347,613.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,613.42/2,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.56

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