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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.79, 3,266.73 and 790.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.79, 3,266.73 and 790.11 is: 1,185.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.79 : 3,266.73 = 790.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.79/3,266.73 = 790.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.79x = 3,266.73 × 790.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.79x = 2,581,076.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,076.04/2,176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.73

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