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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.53, 3,293.17 and 808.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.53, 3,293.17 and 808.76 is: 1,213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.53 : 3,293.17 = 808.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.53/3,293.17 = 808.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.53x = 3,293.17 × 808.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.53x = 2,663,390.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,390.38/2,195.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.10

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