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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.01, 3,250.07 and 781.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.01, 3,250.07 and 781.02 is: 1,170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.01 : 3,250.07 = 781.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.01/3,250.07 = 781.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.01x = 3,250.07 × 781.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.01x = 2,538,351.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,351.47/2,168.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.82

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