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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.92, 3,273.75 and 795.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.92, 3,273.75 and 795.35 is: 1,193.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.92 : 3,273.75 = 795.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.92/3,273.75 = 795.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.92x = 3,273.75 × 795.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.92x = 2,603,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,777.06/2,181.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.34

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