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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.63, 3,162.27 and 793.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.63, 3,162.27 and 793.02 is: 1,189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.63 : 3,162.27 = 793.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.63/3,162.27 = 793.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.63x = 3,162.27 × 793.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.63x = 2,507,724.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,724.82/2,108.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.27

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