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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.80, 3,273.76 and 796.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.80, 3,273.76 and 796.88 is: 1,194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.80 : 3,273.76 = 796.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.80/3,273.76 = 796.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.80x = 3,273.76 × 796.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.80x = 2,608,793.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,793.87/2,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.61

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