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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.08, 3,285.54 and 803.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.08, 3,285.54 and 803.43 is: 1,204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.08 : 3,285.54 = 803.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.08/3,285.54 = 803.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.08x = 3,285.54 × 803.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.08x = 2,639,701.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,639,701.40/2,191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.75

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