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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.14, 3,016.17 and 777.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.14, 3,016.17 and 777.87 is: 1,166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.14 : 3,016.17 = 777.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.14/3,016.17 = 777.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.14x = 3,016.17 × 777.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.14x = 2,346,188.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,188.16/2,011.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.60

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