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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.69, 3,283.40 and 802.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.69, 3,283.40 and 802.67 is: 1,203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.69 : 3,283.40 = 802.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.69/3,283.40 = 802.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.69x = 3,283.40 × 802.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.69x = 2,635,466.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,466.25/2,189.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.58

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