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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.55, 3,292.25 and 808.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.55, 3,292.25 and 808.83 is: 1,212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.55 : 3,292.25 = 808.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.55/3,292.25 = 808.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.55x = 3,292.25 × 808.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.55x = 2,662,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,866.52/2,195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.85

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