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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.01, 3,266.49 and 792.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.01, 3,266.49 and 792.02 is: 1,187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.01 : 3,266.49 = 792.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.01/3,266.49 = 792.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.01x = 3,266.49 × 792.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.01x = 2,587,125.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,125.41/2,179.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.29

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