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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.86, 3,294.79 and 810.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.86, 3,294.79 and 810.25 is: 1,214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.86 : 3,294.79 = 810.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.86/3,294.79 = 810.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.86x = 3,294.79 × 810.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.86x = 2,669,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,603.60/2,197.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.64

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