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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.91, 3,261.33 and 787.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.91, 3,261.33 and 787.98 is: 1,181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.91 : 3,261.33 = 787.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.91/3,261.33 = 787.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.91x = 3,261.33 × 787.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.91x = 2,569,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,862.81/2,174.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.60

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