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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186.76, 3,278.18 and 799.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186.76, 3,278.18 and 799.12 is: 1,197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186.76 : 3,278.18 = 799.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186.76/3,278.18 = 799.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186.76x = 3,278.18 × 799.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186.76x = 2,619,659.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,659.20/2,186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.96

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