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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.13, 3,254.17 and 783.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.13, 3,254.17 and 783.08 is: 1,174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.13 : 3,254.17 = 783.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.13/3,254.17 = 783.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.13x = 3,254.17 × 783.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.13x = 2,548,275.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,275.44/2,170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.25

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