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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.62, 3,285.48 and 804.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.62, 3,285.48 and 804.64 is: 1,206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.62 : 3,285.48 = 804.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.62/3,285.48 = 804.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.62x = 3,285.48 × 804.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.62x = 2,643,628.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,628.63/2,191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.24

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