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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.06, 3,271.56 and 794.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.06, 3,271.56 and 794.70 is: 1,192.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.06 : 3,271.56 = 794.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.06/3,271.56 = 794.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.06x = 3,271.56 × 794.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.06x = 2,599,908.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,908.73/2,181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.04

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