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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.96, 3,280.98 and 819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.96, 3,280.98 and 819 is: 1,228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.96 : 3,280.98 = 819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.96/3,280.98 = 819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.96x = 3,280.98 × 819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.96x = 2,687,122.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,122.62/2,187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.14

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