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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.91, 3,052.37 and 802.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.91, 3,052.37 and 802.50 is: 1,203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.91 : 3,052.37 = 802.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.91/3,052.37 = 802.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.91x = 3,052.37 × 802.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.91x = 2,449,526.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,526.93/2,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.75

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