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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.68, 3,247.52 and 778.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.68, 3,247.52 and 778.16 is: 1,167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.68 : 3,247.52 = 778.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.68/3,247.52 = 778.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.68x = 3,247.52 × 778.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.68x = 2,527,090.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,090.16/2,164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.42

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