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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.13, 3,281.09 and 801.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.13, 3,281.09 and 801.27 is: 1,201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.13 : 3,281.09 = 801.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.13/3,281.09 = 801.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.13x = 3,281.09 × 801.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.13x = 2,629,034.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,034.98/2,188.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.50

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