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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.93, 3,254.42 and 783.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.93, 3,254.42 and 783.43 is: 1,175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.93 : 3,254.42 = 783.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.93/3,254.42 = 783.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.93x = 3,254.42 × 783.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.93x = 2,549,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,604.08/2,168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.51

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