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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051.88, 3,077.67 and 802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051.88, 3,077.67 and 802.24 is: 1,203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051.88 : 3,077.67 = 802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051.88/3,077.67 = 802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051.88x = 3,077.67 × 802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051.88x = 2,469,042.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,042.61/2,051.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.31

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