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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.58, 4,193.88 and 821.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.58, 4,193.88 and 821.16 is: 1,231.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.58 : 4,193.88 = 821.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.58/4,193.88 = 821.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.58x = 4,193.88 × 821.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.58x = 3,443,846.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,846.50/2,795.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.89

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