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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.20, 3,272.28 and 794.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.20, 3,272.28 and 794.58 is: 1,191.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.20 : 3,272.28 = 794.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.20/3,272.28 = 794.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.20x = 3,272.28 × 794.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.20x = 2,600,088.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,088.24/2,182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.50

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