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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.23, 3,049.52 and 802.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.23, 3,049.52 and 802.22 is: 1,202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.23 : 3,049.52 = 802.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.23/3,049.52 = 802.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.23x = 3,049.52 × 802.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.23x = 2,446,366.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,366.68/2,034.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.60

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