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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.78, 3,289.38 and 806.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.78, 3,289.38 and 806.46 is: 1,210.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.78 : 3,289.38 = 806.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.78/3,289.38 = 806.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.78x = 3,289.38 × 806.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.78x = 2,652,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,744.84/2,191.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.31

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