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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.24, 3,256.85 and 784.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.24, 3,256.85 and 784.05 is: 1,176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.24 : 3,256.85 = 784.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.24/3,256.85 = 784.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.24x = 3,256.85 × 784.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.24x = 2,553,544.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,544.96/2,171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.08

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