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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.38, 3,256.20 and 784.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.38, 3,256.20 and 784.23 is: 1,176.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.38 : 3,256.20 = 784.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.38/3,256.20 = 784.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.38x = 3,256.20 × 784.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.38x = 2,553,593.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,593.45/2,171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.02

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