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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.44, 3,260.42 and 787.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.44, 3,260.42 and 787.43 is: 1,181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.44 : 3,260.42 = 787.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.44/3,260.42 = 787.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.44x = 3,260.42 × 787.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.44x = 2,567,359.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,359.69/2,173.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.24

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