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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.75, 3,289.88 and 808.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.75, 3,289.88 and 808.38 is: 1,212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.75 : 3,289.88 = 808.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.75/3,289.88 = 808.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.75x = 3,289.88 × 808.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.75x = 2,659,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,475.22/2,193.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.30

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