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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.94, 3,293.93 and 809.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.94, 3,293.93 and 809.97 is: 1,213.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.94 : 3,293.93 = 809.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.94/3,293.93 = 809.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.94x = 3,293.93 × 809.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.94x = 2,667,974.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,974.15/2,197.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.85

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