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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.10, 3,243.20 and 775.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.10, 3,243.20 and 775.53 is: 1,163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.10 : 3,243.20 = 775.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.10/3,243.20 = 775.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.10x = 3,243.20 × 775.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.10x = 2,515,198.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,198.90/2,162.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.31

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