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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.04, 3,253.62 and 782.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.04, 3,253.62 and 782.38 is: 1,173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.04 : 3,253.62 = 782.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.04/3,253.62 = 782.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.04x = 3,253.62 × 782.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.04x = 2,545,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,567.22/2,169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.59

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