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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.57, 3,244.16 and 775.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.57, 3,244.16 and 775.65 is: 1,163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.57 : 3,244.16 = 775.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.57/3,244.16 = 775.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.57x = 3,244.16 × 775.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.57x = 2,516,332.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,332.70/2,162.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.58

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