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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.53, 3,258.49 and 785.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.53, 3,258.49 and 785.67 is: 1,178.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.53 : 3,258.49 = 785.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.53/3,258.49 = 785.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.53x = 3,258.49 × 785.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.53x = 2,560,097.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,097.84/2,172.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.39

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