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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,190.52, 3,283.80 and 802.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,190.52, 3,283.80 and 802.87 is: 1,203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,190.52 : 3,283.80 = 802.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,190.52/3,283.80 = 802.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,190.52x = 3,283.80 × 802.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,190.52x = 2,636,464.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636,464.51/2,190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.58

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