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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.17, 3,281.38 and 801.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.17, 3,281.38 and 801.19 is: 1,201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.17 : 3,281.38 = 801.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.17/3,281.38 = 801.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.17x = 3,281.38 × 801.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.17x = 2,629,008.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,008.84/2,188.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.46

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