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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.20, 3,273.92 and 795.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.20, 3,273.92 and 795.50 is: 1,193.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.20 : 3,273.92 = 795.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.20/3,273.92 = 795.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.20x = 3,273.92 × 795.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.20x = 2,604,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,403.36/2,182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.48

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