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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.18, 3,285.88 and 804.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.18, 3,285.88 and 804.20 is: 1,205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.18 : 3,285.88 = 804.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.18/3,285.88 = 804.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.18x = 3,285.88 × 804.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.18x = 2,642,504.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,504.70/2,191.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.97

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