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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.24, 3,265.01 and 790.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.24, 3,265.01 and 790.16 is: 1,184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.24 : 3,265.01 = 790.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.24/3,265.01 = 790.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.24x = 3,265.01 × 790.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.24x = 2,579,880.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,880.30/2,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.93

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