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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.14, 3,279.91 and 800.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.14, 3,279.91 and 800.07 is: 1,199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.14 : 3,279.91 = 800.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.14/3,279.91 = 800.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.14x = 3,279.91 × 800.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.14x = 2,624,155.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,155.59/2,187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.81

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