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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.62, 3,511.73 and 802.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.62, 3,511.73 and 802.54 is: 1,203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.62 : 3,511.73 = 802.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.62/3,511.73 = 802.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.62x = 3,511.73 × 802.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.62x = 2,818,303.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,303.79/2,342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.06

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