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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.68, 3,284.93 and 803.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.68, 3,284.93 and 803.96 is: 1,205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.68 : 3,284.93 = 803.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.68/3,284.93 = 803.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.68x = 3,284.93 × 803.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.68x = 2,640,931.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,931.88/2,190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.53

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