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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,165.25, 3,249.32 and 797.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,165.25, 3,249.32 and 797.25 is: 1,196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,165.25 : 3,249.32 = 797.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,165.25/3,249.32 = 797.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,165.25x = 3,249.32 × 797.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,165.25x = 2,590,516.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,516.38/2,165.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.41

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