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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.02, 3,177.23 and 801.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.02, 3,177.23 and 801.50 is: 1,202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.02 : 3,177.23 = 801.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.02/3,177.23 = 801.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.02x = 3,177.23 × 801.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.02x = 2,546,529.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,529.95/2,118.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.32

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