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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.60, 3,270.24 and 793.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.60, 3,270.24 and 793.76 is: 1,190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.60 : 3,270.24 = 793.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.60/3,270.24 = 793.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.60x = 3,270.24 × 793.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.60x = 2,595,785.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,785.70/2,180.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.40

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