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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.90, 3,282.27 and 801.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.90, 3,282.27 and 801.10 is: 1,201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.90 : 3,282.27 = 801.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.90/3,282.27 = 801.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.90x = 3,282.27 × 801.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.90x = 2,629,426.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,426.50/2,187.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.80

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