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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.68, 3,282.00 and 800.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.68, 3,282.00 and 800.98 is: 1,201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.68 : 3,282.00 = 800.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.68/3,282.00 = 800.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.68x = 3,282.00 × 800.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.68x = 2,628,828.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,828.12/2,187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.65

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