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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,196.78, 3,295.44 and 809.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,196.78, 3,295.44 and 809.88 is: 1,214.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,196.78 : 3,295.44 = 809.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,196.78/3,295.44 = 809.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,196.78x = 3,295.44 × 809.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,196.78x = 2,668,910.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,910.95/2,196.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.92

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