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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.34, 3,280.13 and 800.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.34, 3,280.13 and 800.28 is: 1,200.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.34 : 3,280.13 = 800.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.34/3,280.13 = 800.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.34x = 3,280.13 × 800.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.34x = 2,625,021.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,021.44/2,187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.10

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