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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.15, 3,275.47 and 797.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.15, 3,275.47 and 797.16 is: 1,195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.15 : 3,275.47 = 797.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.15/3,275.47 = 797.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.15x = 3,275.47 × 797.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.15x = 2,611,073.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,073.67/2,184.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.46

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