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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.57, 3,291.39 and 807.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.57, 3,291.39 and 807.99 is: 1,210.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.57 : 3,291.39 = 807.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.57/3,291.39 = 807.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.57x = 3,291.39 × 807.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.57x = 2,659,410.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,410.21/2,196.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.71

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