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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.91, 3,296.91 and 811.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.91, 3,296.91 and 811.37 is: 1,217.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.91 : 3,296.91 = 811.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.91/3,296.91 = 811.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.91x = 3,296.91 × 811.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.91x = 2,675,013.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,013.87/2,197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.07

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