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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.44, 3,268.28 and 793.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.44, 3,268.28 and 793.16 is: 1,189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.44 : 3,268.28 = 793.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.44/3,268.28 = 793.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.44x = 3,268.28 × 793.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.44x = 2,592,268.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,268.96/2,179.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.42

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