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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.18, 3,282.68 and 802.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.18, 3,282.68 and 802.46 is: 1,203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.18 : 3,282.68 = 802.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.18/3,282.68 = 802.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.18x = 3,282.68 × 802.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.18x = 2,634,198.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,198.97/2,189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.28

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