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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466.53, 3,699.98 and 777.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466.53, 3,699.98 and 777.78 is: 1,166.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466.53 : 3,699.98 = 777.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466.53/3,699.98 = 777.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466.53x = 3,699.98 × 777.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466.53x = 2,877,770.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,770.44/2,466.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.73

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