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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.19, 3,269.73 and 793.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.19, 3,269.73 and 793.27 is: 1,189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.19 : 3,269.73 = 793.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.19/3,269.73 = 793.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.19x = 3,269.73 × 793.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.19x = 2,593,778.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,778.72/2,180.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.70

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