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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.68, 3,273.12 and 795.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.68, 3,273.12 and 795.72 is: 1,193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.68 : 3,273.12 = 795.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.68/3,273.12 = 795.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.68x = 3,273.12 × 795.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.68x = 2,604,487.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,487.05/2,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.25

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