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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.35, 3,247.17 and 778.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.35, 3,247.17 and 778.72 is: 1,167.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.35 : 3,247.17 = 778.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.35/3,247.17 = 778.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.35x = 3,247.17 × 778.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.35x = 2,528,636.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,636.22/2,165.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.77

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