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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.76, 3,282.53 and 802.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.76, 3,282.53 and 802.04 is: 1,202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.76 : 3,282.53 = 802.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.76/3,282.53 = 802.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.76x = 3,282.53 × 802.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.76x = 2,632,699.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,699.94/2,188.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.83

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