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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,194.97, 3,292.95 and 808.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,194.97, 3,292.95 and 808.58 is: 1,213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,194.97 : 3,292.95 = 808.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,194.97/3,292.95 = 808.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,194.97x = 3,292.95 × 808.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,194.97x = 2,662,624.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,624.78/2,194.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.06

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