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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.90, 3,394.35 and 802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.90, 3,394.35 and 802.20 is: 1,203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.90 : 3,394.35 = 802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.90/3,394.35 = 802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.90x = 3,394.35 × 802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.90x = 2,722,947.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,947.57/2,262.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.30

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