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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.78, 3,245.96 and 777.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.78, 3,245.96 and 777.50 is: 1,166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.78 : 3,245.96 = 777.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.78/3,245.96 = 777.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.78x = 3,245.96 × 777.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.78x = 2,523,733.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,733.90/2,163.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.35

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