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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.09, 3,265.32 and 790.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.09, 3,265.32 and 790.77 is: 1,186.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.09 : 3,265.32 = 790.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.09/3,265.32 = 790.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.09x = 3,265.32 × 790.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.09x = 2,582,117.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,117.10/2,177.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.04

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