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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.94, 3,281.10 and 800.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.94, 3,281.10 and 800.80 is: 1,200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.94 : 3,281.10 = 800.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.94/3,281.10 = 800.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.94x = 3,281.10 × 800.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.94x = 2,627,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,504.88/2,187.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.90

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