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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.74, 3,249.63 and 780.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.74, 3,249.63 and 780.75 is: 1,170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.74 : 3,249.63 = 780.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.74/3,249.63 = 780.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.74x = 3,249.63 × 780.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.74x = 2,537,148.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,148.62/2,167.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.41

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