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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.38, 3,051.90 and 802.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.38, 3,051.90 and 802.02 is: 1,202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.38 : 3,051.90 = 802.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.38/3,051.90 = 802.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.38x = 3,051.90 × 802.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.38x = 2,447,684.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,684.84/2,035.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.57

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