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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.66, 3,247.99 and 779.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.66, 3,247.99 and 779.67 is: 1,168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.66 : 3,247.99 = 779.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.66/3,247.99 = 779.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.66x = 3,247.99 × 779.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.66x = 2,532,358.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,358.41/2,166.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.78

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