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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.32, 3,270.93 and 793.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.32, 3,270.93 and 793.67 is: 1,190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.32 : 3,270.93 = 793.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.32/3,270.93 = 793.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.32x = 3,270.93 × 793.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.32x = 2,596,022.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,022.66/2,181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.12

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