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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.44, 3,164.24 and 793.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.44, 3,164.24 and 793.08 is: 1,189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.44 : 3,164.24 = 793.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.44/3,164.24 = 793.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.44x = 3,164.24 × 793.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.44x = 2,509,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509,491.49/2,109.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.65

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