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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.78, 3,287.94 and 804.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.78, 3,287.94 and 804.88 is: 1,207.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.78 : 3,287.94 = 804.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.78/3,287.94 = 804.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.78x = 3,287.94 × 804.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.78x = 2,646,397.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,397.15/2,191.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.42

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