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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.54, 3,273.38 and 796.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.54, 3,273.38 and 796.62 is: 1,194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.54 : 3,273.38 = 796.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.54/3,273.38 = 796.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.54x = 3,273.38 × 796.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.54x = 2,607,639.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,639.98/2,183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.23

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