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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.37, 3,242.30 and 774.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.37, 3,242.30 and 774.52 is: 1,161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.37 : 3,242.30 = 774.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.37/3,242.30 = 774.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.37x = 3,242.30 × 774.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.37x = 2,511,214.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,214.22/2,161.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.86

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