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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.48, 3,314.86 and 804.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.48, 3,314.86 and 804.56 is: 1,206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.48 : 3,314.86 = 804.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.48/3,314.86 = 804.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.48x = 3,314.86 × 804.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.48x = 2,667,003.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,003.76/2,210.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.53

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