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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.80, 3,394.46 and 802.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.80, 3,394.46 and 802.12 is: 1,203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.80 : 3,394.46 = 802.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.80/3,394.46 = 802.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.80x = 3,394.46 × 802.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.80x = 2,722,764.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,764.26/2,262.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.27

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