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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.74, 3,252.25 and 781.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.74, 3,252.25 and 781.65 is: 1,172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.74 : 3,252.25 = 781.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.74/3,252.25 = 781.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.74x = 3,252.25 × 781.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.74x = 2,542,122.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,122.19/2,168.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.16

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