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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.44, 3,243.94 and 775.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.44, 3,243.94 and 775.93 is: 1,163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.44 : 3,243.94 = 775.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.44/3,243.94 = 775.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.44x = 3,243.94 × 775.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.44x = 2,517,060.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,060.31/2,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.99

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