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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.62, 3,242.28 and 774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.62, 3,242.28 and 774.88 is: 1,162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.62 : 3,242.28 = 774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.62/3,242.28 = 774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.62x = 3,242.28 × 774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.62x = 2,512,372.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512,372.73/2,161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.26

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