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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.32, 3,244.49 and 776.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.32, 3,244.49 and 776.23 is: 1,164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.32 : 3,244.49 = 776.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.32/3,244.49 = 776.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.32x = 3,244.49 × 776.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.32x = 2,518,450.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,450.37/2,162.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.70

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