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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.12, 3,261.74 and 788.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.12, 3,261.74 and 788.13 is: 1,181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.12 : 3,261.74 = 788.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.12/3,261.74 = 788.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.12x = 3,261.74 × 788.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.12x = 2,570,671.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,671.21/2,175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.85

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