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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.97, 3,242.98 and 776.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.97, 3,242.98 and 776.28 is: 1,163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.97 : 3,242.98 = 776.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.97/3,242.98 = 776.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.97x = 3,242.98 × 776.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.97x = 2,517,440.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,440.42/2,162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.88

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