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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.48, 3,281.23 and 800.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.48, 3,281.23 and 800.86 is: 1,201.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.48 : 3,281.23 = 800.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.48/3,281.23 = 800.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.48x = 3,281.23 × 800.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.48x = 2,627,805.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,805.86/2,187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.29

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