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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.39, 3,287.29 and 804.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.39, 3,287.29 and 804.39 is: 1,206.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.39 : 3,287.29 = 804.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.39/3,287.29 = 804.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.39x = 3,287.29 × 804.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.39x = 2,644,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,263.20/2,191.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.66

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