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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.86, 3,051.96 and 802.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.86, 3,051.96 and 802.44 is: 1,202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.86 : 3,051.96 = 802.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.86/3,051.96 = 802.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.86x = 3,051.96 × 802.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.86x = 2,449,014.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,014.78/2,035.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.94

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