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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.48, 3,256.45 and 784.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.48, 3,256.45 and 784.46 is: 1,176.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.48 : 3,256.45 = 784.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.48/3,256.45 = 784.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.48x = 3,256.45 × 784.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.48x = 2,554,560.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,560.95/2,171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.41

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