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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.57, 3,248.67 and 778.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.57, 3,248.67 and 778.64 is: 1,168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.57 : 3,248.67 = 778.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.57/3,248.67 = 778.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.57x = 3,248.67 × 778.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.57x = 2,529,544.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,544.41/2,165.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.07

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