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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.52, 3,260.94 and 787.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.52, 3,260.94 and 787.51 is: 1,181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.52 : 3,260.94 = 787.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.52/3,260.94 = 787.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.52x = 3,260.94 × 787.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.52x = 2,568,022.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,022.86/2,173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.50

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