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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.04, 3,017.70 and 779.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.04, 3,017.70 and 779.16 is: 1,168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.04 : 3,017.70 = 779.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.04/3,017.70 = 779.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.04x = 3,017.70 × 779.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.04x = 2,351,271.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,271.13/2,012.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.60

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