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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.92, 3,255.71 and 784.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.92, 3,255.71 and 784.08 is: 1,175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.92 : 3,255.71 = 784.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.92/3,255.71 = 784.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.92x = 3,255.71 × 784.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.92x = 2,552,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,733.18/2,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.88

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