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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.85, 3,425.92 and 802.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.85, 3,425.92 and 802.89 is: 1,204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.85 : 3,425.92 = 802.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.85/3,425.92 = 802.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.85x = 3,425.92 × 802.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.85x = 2,750,636.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,636.91/2,283.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.39

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