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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.30, 3,269.94 and 793.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.30, 3,269.94 and 793.78 is: 1,190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.30 : 3,269.94 = 793.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.30/3,269.94 = 793.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.30x = 3,269.94 × 793.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.30x = 2,595,612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,612.97/2,180.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.48

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