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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.28, 3,254.52 and 782.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.28, 3,254.52 and 782.96 is: 1,174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.28 : 3,254.52 = 782.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.28/3,254.52 = 782.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.28x = 3,254.52 × 782.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.28x = 2,548,158.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,158.98/2,169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.66

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