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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.10, 3,281.02 and 800.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.10, 3,281.02 and 800.52 is: 1,200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.10 : 3,281.02 = 800.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.10/3,281.02 = 800.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.10x = 3,281.02 × 800.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.10x = 2,626,522.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,522.13/2,187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.92

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