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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.24, 3,248.46 and 779.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.24, 3,248.46 and 779.16 is: 1,168.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.24 : 3,248.46 = 779.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.24/3,248.46 = 779.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.24x = 3,248.46 × 779.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.24x = 2,531,070.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,070.09/2,166.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.42

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