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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.55, 3,263.32 and 788.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.55, 3,263.32 and 788.85 is: 1,183.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.55 : 3,263.32 = 788.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.55/3,263.32 = 788.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.55x = 3,263.32 × 788.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.55x = 2,574,269.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,269.98/2,175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.27

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