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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,169.32, 3,254.94 and 801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,169.32, 3,254.94 and 801 is: 1,201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,169.32 : 3,254.94 = 801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,169.32/3,254.94 = 801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,169.32x = 3,254.94 × 801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,169.32x = 2,607,206.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,206.94/2,169.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.85

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