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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164.88, 3,245.38 and 777.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164.88, 3,245.38 and 777.89 is: 1,166.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164.88 : 3,245.38 = 777.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164.88/3,245.38 = 777.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164.88x = 3,245.38 × 777.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164.88x = 2,524,554.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,554.82/2,164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.14

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