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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.12, 3,278.71 and 799.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.12, 3,278.71 and 799.49 is: 1,198.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.12 : 3,278.71 = 799.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.12/3,278.71 = 799.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.12x = 3,278.71 × 799.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.12x = 2,621,275.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,275.47/2,187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.51

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