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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.34, 3,250.10 and 779.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.34, 3,250.10 and 779.83 is: 1,169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.34 : 3,250.10 = 779.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.34/3,250.10 = 779.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.34x = 3,250.10 × 779.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.34x = 2,534,525.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,525.48/2,166.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.96

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