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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.12, 3,253.32 and 782.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.12, 3,253.32 and 782.44 is: 1,173.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.12 : 3,253.32 = 782.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.12/3,253.32 = 782.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.12x = 3,253.32 × 782.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.12x = 2,545,527.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,527.70/2,169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.53

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