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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.99, 3,261.41 and 788.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.99, 3,261.41 and 788.12 is: 1,181.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.99 : 3,261.41 = 788.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.99/3,261.41 = 788.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.99x = 3,261.41 × 788.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.99x = 2,570,362.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,362.20/2,174.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.78

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