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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.35, 3,245.67 and 777.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.35, 3,245.67 and 777.72 is: 1,166.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.35 : 3,245.67 = 777.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.35/3,245.67 = 777.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.35x = 3,245.67 × 777.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.35x = 2,524,222.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,222.47/2,164.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.27

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