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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.12, 3,273.07 and 794.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.12, 3,273.07 and 794.32 is: 1,191.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.12 : 3,273.07 = 794.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.12/3,273.07 = 794.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.12x = 3,273.07 × 794.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.12x = 2,599,860.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,860.99/2,181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.98

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