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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.03, 3,282.68 and 801.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.03, 3,282.68 and 801.95 is: 1,202.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.03 : 3,282.68 = 801.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.03/3,282.68 = 801.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.03x = 3,282.68 × 801.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.03x = 2,632,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,544.77/2,189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.61

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