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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.44, 3,252.68 and 781.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.44, 3,252.68 and 781.84 is: 1,172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.44 : 3,252.68 = 781.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.44/3,252.68 = 781.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.44x = 3,252.68 × 781.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.44x = 2,543,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,075.33/2,168.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.77

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