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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.06, 3,268.68 and 793.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.06, 3,268.68 and 793.14 is: 1,189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.06 : 3,268.68 = 793.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.06/3,268.68 = 793.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.06x = 3,268.68 × 793.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.06x = 2,592,520.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,520.86/2,180.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.20

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