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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.89, 3,291.54 and 807.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.89, 3,291.54 and 807.92 is: 1,211.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.89 : 3,291.54 = 807.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.89/3,291.54 = 807.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.89x = 3,291.54 × 807.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.89x = 2,659,284.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,284.54/2,194.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.58

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