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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.04, 3,292.98 and 808.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.04, 3,292.98 and 808.33 is: 1,212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.04 : 3,292.98 = 808.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.04/3,292.98 = 808.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.04x = 3,292.98 × 808.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.04x = 2,661,814.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,814.52/2,196.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.10

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