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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.43, 3,274.26 and 796.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.43, 3,274.26 and 796.44 is: 1,194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.43 : 3,274.26 = 796.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.43/3,274.26 = 796.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.43x = 3,274.26 × 796.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.43x = 2,607,751.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,751.63/2,183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.34

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