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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.38, 3,437.46 and 810.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.38, 3,437.46 and 810.19 is: 1,215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.38 : 3,437.46 = 810.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.38/3,437.46 = 810.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.38x = 3,437.46 × 810.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.38x = 2,784,995.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,995.72/2,291.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.42

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