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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.86, 3,165.52 and 794.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.86, 3,165.52 and 794.04 is: 1,191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.86 : 3,165.52 = 794.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.86/3,165.52 = 794.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.86x = 3,165.52 × 794.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.86x = 2,513,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,549.50/2,109.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.33

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