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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,036.16, 3,054.26 and 802.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,036.16, 3,054.26 and 802.90 is: 1,204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,036.16 : 3,054.26 = 802.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,036.16/3,054.26 = 802.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,036.16x = 3,054.26 × 802.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,036.16x = 2,452,265.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,265.35/2,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.36

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