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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.79, 3,245.57 and 776.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.79, 3,245.57 and 776.10 is: 1,164.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.79 : 3,245.57 = 776.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.79/3,245.57 = 776.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.79x = 3,245.57 × 776.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.79x = 2,518,870.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,870.83/2,162.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.64

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