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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,162.32, 3,244.44 and 794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,162.32, 3,244.44 and 794 is: 1,191.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,162.32 : 3,244.44 = 794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,162.32/3,244.44 = 794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,162.32x = 3,244.44 × 794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,162.32x = 2,576,085.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,085.36/2,162.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.35

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