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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.43, 3,272.82 and 795.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.43, 3,272.82 and 795.30 is: 1,192.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.43 : 3,272.82 = 795.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.43/3,272.82 = 795.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.43x = 3,272.82 × 795.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.43x = 2,602,873.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,873.75/2,182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.65

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