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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.71, 3,283.34 and 801.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.71, 3,283.34 and 801.99 is: 1,203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.71 : 3,283.34 = 801.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.71/3,283.34 = 801.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.71x = 3,283.34 × 801.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.71x = 2,633,201.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,201.84/2,188.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.08

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