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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.48, 3,269.66 and 793.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.48, 3,269.66 and 793.60 is: 1,190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.48 : 3,269.66 = 793.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.48/3,269.66 = 793.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.48x = 3,269.66 × 793.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.48x = 2,594,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,802.18/2,180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.01

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