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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.32, 3,272.55 and 795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.32, 3,272.55 and 795.52 is: 1,192.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.32 : 3,272.55 = 795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.32/3,272.55 = 795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.32x = 3,272.55 × 795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.32x = 2,603,378.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,378.98/2,183.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.39

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