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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.37, 3,260.39 and 786.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.37, 3,260.39 and 786.56 is: 1,179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.37 : 3,260.39 = 786.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.37/3,260.39 = 786.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.37x = 3,260.39 × 786.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.37x = 2,564,476.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,476.06/2,173.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.96

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