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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.76, 3,275.17 and 797.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.76, 3,275.17 and 797.11 is: 1,194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.76 : 3,275.17 = 797.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.76/3,275.17 = 797.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.76x = 3,275.17 × 797.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.76x = 2,610,670.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,670.76/2,184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.95

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