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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.84, 3,252.35 and 781.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.84, 3,252.35 and 781.33 is: 1,172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.84 : 3,252.35 = 781.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.84/3,252.35 = 781.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.84x = 3,252.35 × 781.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.84x = 2,541,158.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,158.63/2,167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.21

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