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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.56, 3,295.24 and 810.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.56, 3,295.24 and 810.84 is: 1,215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.56 : 3,295.24 = 810.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.56/3,295.24 = 810.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.56x = 3,295.24 × 810.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.56x = 2,671,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,912.40/2,197.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.85

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