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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.66, 3,275.10 and 797.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.66, 3,275.10 and 797.22 is: 1,195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.66 : 3,275.10 = 797.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.66/3,275.10 = 797.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.66x = 3,275.10 × 797.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.66x = 2,610,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,975.22/2,184.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.14

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