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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.13, 3,246.68 and 778.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.13, 3,246.68 and 778.07 is: 1,166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.13 : 3,246.68 = 778.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.13/3,246.68 = 778.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.13x = 3,246.68 × 778.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.13x = 2,526,154.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,154.37/2,165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.74

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