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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.92, 3,257.20 and 785.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.92, 3,257.20 and 785.08 is: 1,177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.92 : 3,257.20 = 785.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.92/3,257.20 = 785.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.92x = 3,257.20 × 785.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.92x = 2,557,162.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,162.58/2,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.37

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