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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.21, 3,273.60 and 795.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.21, 3,273.60 and 795.33 is: 1,193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.21 : 3,273.60 = 795.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.21/3,273.60 = 795.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.21x = 3,273.60 × 795.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.21x = 2,603,588.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,588.31/2,182.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.10

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