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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.17, 3,265.74 and 790.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.17, 3,265.74 and 790.82 is: 1,186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.17 : 3,265.74 = 790.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.17/3,265.74 = 790.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.17x = 3,265.74 × 790.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.17x = 2,582,612.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,612.51/2,177.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186.22

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