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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,195.67, 3,294.78 and 809.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,195.67, 3,294.78 and 809.10 is: 1,214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,195.67 : 3,294.78 = 809.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,195.67/3,294.78 = 809.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,195.67x = 3,294.78 × 809.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,195.67x = 2,665,806.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,806.50/2,195.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.12

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