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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.12, 3,275.15 and 796.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.12, 3,275.15 and 796.47 is: 1,194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.12 : 3,275.15 = 796.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.12/3,275.15 = 796.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.12x = 3,275.15 × 796.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.12x = 2,608,554.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,554.74/2,184.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.33

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