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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.42, 3,053.25 and 802.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.42, 3,053.25 and 802.41 is: 1,204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.42 : 3,053.25 = 802.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.42/3,053.25 = 802.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.42x = 3,053.25 × 802.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.42x = 2,449,958.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,958.33/2,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.25

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