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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.81, 3,296.19 and 810.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.81, 3,296.19 and 810.39 is: 1,215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.81 : 3,296.19 = 810.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.81/3,296.19 = 810.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.81x = 3,296.19 × 810.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.81x = 2,671,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,199.41/2,197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.39

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