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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.43, 3,269.70 and 793.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.43, 3,269.70 and 793.10 is: 1,190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.43 : 3,269.70 = 793.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.43/3,269.70 = 793.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.43x = 3,269.70 × 793.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.43x = 2,593,199.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,199.07/2,178.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.40

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