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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.80, 3,263.70 and 790.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.80, 3,263.70 and 790.70 is: 1,186.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.80 : 3,263.70 = 790.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.80/3,263.70 = 790.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.80x = 3,263.70 × 790.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.80x = 2,580,607.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,607.59/2,175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.05

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