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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,179.78, 3,270.06 and 795.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,179.78, 3,270.06 and 795.06 is: 1,192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,179.78 : 3,270.06 = 795.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,179.78/3,270.06 = 795.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,179.78x = 3,270.06 × 795.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,179.78x = 2,599,873.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,873.58/2,179.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.73

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