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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.02, 3,295.18 and 811.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.02, 3,295.18 and 811.01 is: 1,216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.02 : 3,295.18 = 811.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.02/3,295.18 = 811.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.02x = 3,295.18 × 811.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.02x = 2,672,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,433.18/2,197.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.39

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