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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.23, 3,052.37 and 801.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.23, 3,052.37 and 801.31 is: 1,202.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.23 : 3,052.37 = 801.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.23/3,052.37 = 801.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.23x = 3,052.37 × 801.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.23x = 2,445,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,894.60/2,034.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.37

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