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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.91, 3,272.75 and 795.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.91, 3,272.75 and 795.10 is: 1,192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.91 : 3,272.75 = 795.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.91/3,272.75 = 795.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.91x = 3,272.75 × 795.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.91x = 2,602,178.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,178.77/2,181.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.61

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