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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.74, 3,244.79 and 775.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.74, 3,244.79 and 775.13 is: 1,162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.74 : 3,244.79 = 775.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.74/3,244.79 = 775.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.74x = 3,244.79 × 775.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.74x = 2,515,134.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515,134.07/2,162.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.94

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