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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.02, 3,259.87 and 786.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.02, 3,259.87 and 786.21 is: 1,179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.02 : 3,259.87 = 786.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.02/3,259.87 = 786.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.02x = 3,259.87 × 786.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.02x = 2,562,952.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,952.51/2,173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.44

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