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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.08, 3,216.04 and 776.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.08, 3,216.04 and 776.08 is: 1,164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.08 : 3,216.04 = 776.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.08/3,216.04 = 776.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.08x = 3,216.04 × 776.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.08x = 2,495,904.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,904.32/2,144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.09

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