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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.32, 3,164.33 and 793.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.32, 3,164.33 and 793.18 is: 1,189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.32 : 3,164.33 = 793.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.32/3,164.33 = 793.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.32x = 3,164.33 × 793.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.32x = 2,509,871.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,871.39/2,109.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.89

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