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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.50, 3,283.72 and 803.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.50, 3,283.72 and 803.51 is: 1,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.50 : 3,283.72 = 803.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.50/3,283.72 = 803.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.50x = 3,283.72 × 803.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.50x = 2,638,483.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,483.43/2,190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.51

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