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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.69, 3,053.06 and 802.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.69, 3,053.06 and 802.98 is: 1,204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.69 : 3,053.06 = 802.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.69/3,053.06 = 802.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.69x = 3,053.06 × 802.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.69x = 2,451,542.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,542.10/2,034.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.87

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