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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.80, 3,261.59 and 787.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.80, 3,261.59 and 787.28 is: 1,181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.80 : 3,261.59 = 787.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.80/3,261.59 = 787.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.80x = 3,261.59 × 787.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.80x = 2,567,788.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,788.79/2,173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.24

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