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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.41, 3,295.91 and 810.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.41, 3,295.91 and 810.71 is: 1,216.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.41 : 3,295.91 = 810.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.41/3,295.91 = 810.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.41x = 3,295.91 × 810.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.41x = 2,672,006.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,006.66/2,196.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.54

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