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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.12, 3,267.60 and 773.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.12, 3,267.60 and 773.32 is: 1,159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.12 : 3,267.60 = 773.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.12/3,267.60 = 773.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.12x = 3,267.60 × 773.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.12x = 2,526,900.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,900.43/2,179.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.60

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