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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.16, 3,268.35 and 792.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.16, 3,268.35 and 792.54 is: 1,188.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.16 : 3,268.35 = 792.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.16/3,268.35 = 792.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.16x = 3,268.35 × 792.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.16x = 2,590,298.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,298.11/2,180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.12

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