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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.99, 3,267.02 and 790.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.99, 3,267.02 and 790.46 is: 1,185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.99 : 3,267.02 = 790.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.99/3,267.02 = 790.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.99x = 3,267.02 × 790.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.99x = 2,582,442.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,442.08/2,177.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.70

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