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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.58, 3,283.29 and 801.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.58, 3,283.29 and 801.92 is: 1,202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.58 : 3,283.29 = 801.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.58/3,283.29 = 801.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.58x = 3,283.29 × 801.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.58x = 2,632,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,919.50/2,189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.48

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