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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.11, 3,242.24 and 774.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.11, 3,242.24 and 774.59 is: 1,162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.11 : 3,242.24 = 774.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.11/3,242.24 = 774.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.11x = 3,242.24 × 774.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.11x = 2,511,386.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,386.60/2,161.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.08

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