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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.72, 3,261.30 and 787.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.72, 3,261.30 and 787.68 is: 1,181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.72 : 3,261.30 = 787.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.72/3,261.30 = 787.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.72x = 3,261.30 × 787.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.72x = 2,568,860.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,860.78/2,174.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.24

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