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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,173.92, 3,259.80 and 787.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,173.92, 3,259.80 and 787.20 is: 1,180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,173.92 : 3,259.80 = 787.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,173.92/3,259.80 = 787.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,173.92x = 3,259.80 × 787.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,173.92x = 2,566,114.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,566,114.56/2,173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.41

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