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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,183.82, 3,276.60 and 797.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,183.82, 3,276.60 and 797.26 is: 1,196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,183.82 : 3,276.60 = 797.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,183.82/3,276.60 = 797.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,183.82x = 3,276.60 × 797.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,183.82x = 2,612,302.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,302.12/2,183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.21

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