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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.75, 3,252.92 and 782.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.75, 3,252.92 and 782.03 is: 1,172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.75 : 3,252.92 = 782.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.75/3,252.92 = 782.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.75x = 3,252.92 × 782.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.75x = 2,543,881.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,543,881.03/2,168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.97

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