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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.46, 3,265.38 and 790.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.46, 3,265.38 and 790.47 is: 1,185.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.46 : 3,265.38 = 790.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.46/3,265.38 = 790.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.46x = 3,265.38 × 790.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.46x = 2,581,184.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,184.93/2,177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.41

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