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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.86, 3,249.82 and 780.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.86, 3,249.82 and 780.87 is: 1,170.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.86 : 3,249.82 = 780.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.86/3,249.82 = 780.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.86x = 3,249.82 × 780.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.86x = 2,537,683.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,683.04/2,167.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.59

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