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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.37, 3,275.52 and 796.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.37, 3,275.52 and 796.72 is: 1,194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.37 : 3,275.52 = 796.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.37/3,275.52 = 796.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.37x = 3,275.52 × 796.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.37x = 2,609,672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,672.29/2,184.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.70

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