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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.77, 3,243.74 and 794.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.77, 3,243.74 and 794.81 is: 1,191.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.77 : 3,243.74 = 794.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.77/3,243.74 = 794.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.77x = 3,243.74 × 794.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.77x = 2,578,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,161.12/2,163.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.51

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