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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.76, 3,257.64 and 785.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.76, 3,257.64 and 785.28 is: 1,177.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.76 : 3,257.64 = 785.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.76/3,257.64 = 785.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.76x = 3,257.64 × 785.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.76x = 2,558,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,159.54/2,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.92

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