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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.79, 3,254.02 and 782.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.79, 3,254.02 and 782.96 is: 1,174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.79 : 3,254.02 = 782.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.79/3,254.02 = 782.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.79x = 3,254.02 × 782.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.79x = 2,547,753.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,753.68/2,169.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.19

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