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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.10, 3,283.20 and 803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.10, 3,283.20 and 803.12 is: 1,203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.10 : 3,283.20 = 803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.10/3,283.20 = 803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.10x = 3,283.20 × 803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.10x = 2,636,787.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,787.17/2,190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.96

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