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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.32, 3,016.64 and 778.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.32, 3,016.64 and 778.56 is: 1,167.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.32 : 3,016.64 = 778.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.32/3,016.64 = 778.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.32x = 3,016.64 × 778.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.32x = 2,348,631.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,631.35/2,011.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.71

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