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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.86, 3,260.02 and 786.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.86, 3,260.02 and 786.84 is: 1,179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.86 : 3,260.02 = 786.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.86/3,260.02 = 786.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.86x = 3,260.02 × 786.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.86x = 2,565,109.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,109.57/2,173.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.98

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