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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,166.74, 3,249.21 and 779.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,166.74, 3,249.21 and 779.66 is: 1,169.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,166.74 : 3,249.21 = 779.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,166.74/3,249.21 = 779.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,166.74x = 3,249.21 × 779.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,166.74x = 2,533,279.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,279.07/2,166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.17

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