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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.88, 3,257.46 and 784.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.88, 3,257.46 and 784.98 is: 1,177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.88 : 3,257.46 = 784.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.88/3,257.46 = 784.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.88x = 3,257.46 × 784.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.88x = 2,557,040.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,040.95/2,171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.34

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