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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.92, 3,266.00 and 790.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.92, 3,266.00 and 790.20 is: 1,185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.92 : 3,266.00 = 790.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.92/3,266.00 = 790.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.92x = 3,266.00 × 790.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.92x = 2,580,789.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,789.25/2,176.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.52

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