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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.66, 3,246.19 and 777.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.66, 3,246.19 and 777.62 is: 1,166.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.66 : 3,246.19 = 777.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.66/3,246.19 = 777.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.66x = 3,246.19 × 777.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.66x = 2,524,299.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,299.35/2,164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.14

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