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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.33, 3,168.83 and 796.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.33, 3,168.83 and 796.19 is: 1,194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.33 : 3,168.83 = 796.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.33/3,168.83 = 796.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.33x = 3,168.83 × 796.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.33x = 2,522,970.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,522,970.93/2,112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.40

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