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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,192.61, 3,288.56 and 805.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,192.61, 3,288.56 and 805.61 is: 1,208.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,192.61 : 3,288.56 = 805.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,192.61/3,288.56 = 805.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,192.61x = 3,288.56 × 805.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,192.61x = 2,649,282.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,282.39/2,192.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.28

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