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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.60, 3,276.24 and 797.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.60, 3,276.24 and 797.76 is: 1,196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.60 : 3,276.24 = 797.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.60/3,276.24 = 797.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.60x = 3,276.24 × 797.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.60x = 2,613,653.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,653.22/2,184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.40

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