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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.07, 3,053.17 and 802.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.07, 3,053.17 and 802.53 is: 1,203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.07 : 3,053.17 = 802.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.07/3,053.17 = 802.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.07x = 3,053.17 × 802.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.07x = 2,450,260.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,260.52/2,036.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.43

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