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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.91, 3,263.90 and 789.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.91, 3,263.90 and 789.29 is: 1,183.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.91 : 3,263.90 = 789.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.91/3,263.90 = 789.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.91x = 3,263.90 × 789.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.91x = 2,576,173.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,173.96/2,175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.95

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