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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.60, 3,243.95 and 776.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.60, 3,243.95 and 776.03 is: 1,164.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.60 : 3,243.95 = 776.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.60/3,243.95 = 776.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.60x = 3,243.95 × 776.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.60x = 2,517,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,402.52/2,162.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.06

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