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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.47, 3,801.01 and 778.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.47, 3,801.01 and 778.60 is: 1,168.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.47 : 3,801.01 = 778.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.47/3,801.01 = 778.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.47x = 3,801.01 × 778.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.47x = 2,959,466.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,466.39/2,533.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.15

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