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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.92, 3,294.47 and 809.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.92, 3,294.47 and 809.59 is: 1,215.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.92 : 3,294.47 = 809.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.92/3,294.47 = 809.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.92x = 3,294.47 × 809.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.92x = 2,667,169.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,169.97/2,194.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.16

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