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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.67, 3,015.77 and 778.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.67, 3,015.77 and 778.23 is: 1,166.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.67 : 3,015.77 = 778.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.67/3,015.77 = 778.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.67x = 3,015.77 × 778.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.67x = 2,346,958.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,958.80/2,011.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.67

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