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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,180.93, 3,269.35 and 793.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,180.93, 3,269.35 and 793.92 is: 1,190.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,180.93 : 3,269.35 = 793.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,180.93/3,269.35 = 793.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,180.93x = 3,269.35 × 793.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,180.93x = 2,595,602.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,602.35/2,180.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.14

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