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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,010.84, 3,015.24 and 778.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,010.84, 3,015.24 and 778.56 is: 1,167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,010.84 : 3,015.24 = 778.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,010.84/3,015.24 = 778.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,010.84x = 3,015.24 × 778.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,010.84x = 2,347,545.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,545.25/2,010.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.45

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