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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.80, 3,275.06 and 796.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.80, 3,275.06 and 796.22 is: 1,194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.80 : 3,275.06 = 796.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.80/3,275.06 = 796.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.80x = 3,275.06 × 796.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.80x = 2,607,668.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,668.27/2,182.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.64

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