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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.65, 3,286.52 and 804.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.65, 3,286.52 and 804.74 is: 1,207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.65 : 3,286.52 = 804.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.65/3,286.52 = 804.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.65x = 3,286.52 × 804.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.65x = 2,644,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,790.08/2,190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.31

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