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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,189.77, 3,284.96 and 802.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,189.77, 3,284.96 and 802.85 is: 1,204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,189.77 : 3,284.96 = 802.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,189.77/3,284.96 = 802.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,189.77x = 3,284.96 × 802.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,189.77x = 2,637,330.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,330.14/2,189.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.39

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