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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.11, 3,477.54 and 778.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.11, 3,477.54 and 778.75 is: 1,168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.11 : 3,477.54 = 778.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.11/3,477.54 = 778.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.11x = 3,477.54 × 778.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.11x = 2,708,134.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,134.28/2,318.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.25

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