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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.38, 3,271.58 and 795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.38, 3,271.58 and 795.40 is: 1,192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.38 : 3,271.58 = 795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.38/3,271.58 = 795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.38x = 3,271.58 × 795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.38x = 2,602,196.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,196.39/2,182.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.37

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