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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.45, 3,017.68 and 778.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.45, 3,017.68 and 778.53 is: 1,167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.45 : 3,017.68 = 778.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.45/3,017.68 = 778.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.45x = 3,017.68 × 778.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.45x = 2,349,354.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,354.41/2,011.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.99

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