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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.84, 3,265.25 and 790.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.84, 3,265.25 and 790.17 is: 1,185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.84 : 3,265.25 = 790.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.84/3,265.25 = 790.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.84x = 3,265.25 × 790.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.84x = 2,580,098.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,098.64/2,176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.25

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