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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.72, 3,293.10 and 809.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.72, 3,293.10 and 809.10 is: 1,212.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.72 : 3,293.10 = 809.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.72/3,293.10 = 809.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.72x = 3,293.10 × 809.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.72x = 2,664,447.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,447.21/2,196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.92

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