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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.63, 3,270.49 and 793.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.63, 3,270.49 and 793.99 is: 1,190.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.63 : 3,270.49 = 793.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.63/3,270.49 = 793.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.63x = 3,270.49 × 793.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.63x = 2,596,736.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,736.36/2,181.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.27

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