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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.62, 3,164.88 and 793.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.62, 3,164.88 and 793.17 is: 1,189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.62 : 3,164.88 = 793.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.62/3,164.88 = 793.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.62x = 3,164.88 × 793.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.62x = 2,510,287.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,287.87/2,109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.93

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