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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.73, 3,283.11 and 802.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.73, 3,283.11 and 802.11 is: 1,203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.73 : 3,283.11 = 802.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.73/3,283.11 = 802.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.73x = 3,283.11 × 802.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.73x = 2,633,427.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,633,427.67/2,188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.17

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