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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.56, 3,270.12 and 793.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.56, 3,270.12 and 793.72 is: 1,190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.56 : 3,270.12 = 793.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.56/3,270.12 = 793.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.56x = 3,270.12 × 793.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.56x = 2,595,559.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,559.65/2,180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.32

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