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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.38, 3,273.04 and 796.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.38, 3,273.04 and 796.40 is: 1,193.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.38 : 3,273.04 = 796.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.38/3,273.04 = 796.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.38x = 3,273.04 × 796.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.38x = 2,606,649.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,649.06/2,183.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.86

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