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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.39, 3,285.79 and 803.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.39, 3,285.79 and 803.39 is: 1,205.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.39 : 3,285.79 = 803.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.39/3,285.79 = 803.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.39x = 3,285.79 × 803.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.39x = 2,639,754.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,754.40/2,190.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.16

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