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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.33, 3,253.57 and 783.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.33, 3,253.57 and 783.34 is: 1,174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.33 : 3,253.57 = 783.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.33/3,253.57 = 783.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.33x = 3,253.57 × 783.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.33x = 2,548,651.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,651.52/2,170.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.32

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