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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.44, 3,254.18 and 782.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.44, 3,254.18 and 782.84 is: 1,174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.44 : 3,254.18 = 782.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.44/3,254.18 = 782.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.44x = 3,254.18 × 782.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.44x = 2,547,502.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,502.27/2,169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.27

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