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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.27, 3,291.91 and 808.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.27, 3,291.91 and 808.37 is: 1,212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.27 : 3,291.91 = 808.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.27/3,291.91 = 808.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.27x = 3,291.91 × 808.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.27x = 2,661,081.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,081.29/2,195.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.19

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