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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,193.78, 3,289.05 and 806.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,193.78, 3,289.05 and 806.39 is: 1,208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,193.78 : 3,289.05 = 806.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,193.78/3,289.05 = 806.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,193.78x = 3,289.05 × 806.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,193.78x = 2,652,240.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,652,240.58/2,193.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.98

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