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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.62, 3,273.82 and 794.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.62, 3,273.82 and 794.82 is: 1,192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.62 : 3,273.82 = 794.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.62/3,273.82 = 794.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.62x = 3,273.82 × 794.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.62x = 2,602,093.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,093.64/2,181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.73

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