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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.02, 3,273.42 and 796.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.02, 3,273.42 and 796.03 is: 1,193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.02 : 3,273.42 = 796.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.02/3,273.42 = 796.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.02x = 3,273.42 × 796.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.02x = 2,605,740.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,740.52/2,183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.64

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