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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,012.20, 3,016.87 and 778.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,012.20, 3,016.87 and 778.57 is: 1,167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,012.20 : 3,016.87 = 778.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,012.20/3,016.87 = 778.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,012.20x = 3,016.87 × 778.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,012.20x = 2,348,844.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,844.48/2,012.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.30

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