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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.13, 3,542.88 and 802.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.13, 3,542.88 and 802.07 is: 1,203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.13 : 3,542.88 = 802.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.13/3,542.88 = 802.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.13x = 3,542.88 × 802.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.13x = 2,841,636.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,636.34/2,362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.00

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