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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.41, 3,017.63 and 778.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.41, 3,017.63 and 778.48 is: 1,167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.41 : 3,017.63 = 778.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.41/3,017.63 = 778.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.41x = 3,017.63 × 778.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.41x = 2,349,164.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,164.60/2,011.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.92

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