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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,778.85, 10,165.89 and 2,033.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,778.85, 10,165.89 and 2,033.59 is: 3,049.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,778.85 : 10,165.89 = 2,033.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,778.85/10,165.89 = 2,033.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,778.85x = 10,165.89 × 2,033.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,778.85x = 20,673,238.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,673,238.27/6,778.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.67

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