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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.64, 3,115.56 and 779.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.64, 3,115.56 and 779.28 is: 1,168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.64 : 3,115.56 = 779.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.64/3,115.56 = 779.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.64x = 3,115.56 × 779.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.64x = 2,427,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427,893.60/2,078.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.02

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