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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.61, 3,258.39 and 786.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.61, 3,258.39 and 786.08 is: 1,178.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.61 : 3,258.39 = 786.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.61/3,258.39 = 786.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.61x = 3,258.39 × 786.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.61x = 2,561,355.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,355.21/2,173.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.39

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