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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.76, 3,268.77 and 792.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.76, 3,268.77 and 792.34 is: 1,188.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.76 : 3,268.77 = 792.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.76/3,268.77 = 792.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.76x = 3,268.77 × 792.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.76x = 2,589,960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,960.88/2,179.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.19

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