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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,011.68, 3,015.68 and 778.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,011.68, 3,015.68 and 778.77 is: 1,167.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,011.68 : 3,015.68 = 778.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,011.68/3,015.68 = 778.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,011.68x = 3,015.68 × 778.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,011.68x = 2,348,517.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,517.22/2,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.44

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