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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.79, 3,273.51 and 795.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.79, 3,273.51 and 795.22 is: 1,193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.79 : 3,273.51 = 795.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.79/3,273.51 = 795.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.79x = 3,273.51 × 795.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.79x = 2,603,155.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,155.42/2,181.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.13

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