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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.77, 3,544.05 and 802.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.77, 3,544.05 and 802.71 is: 1,204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.77 : 3,544.05 = 802.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.77/3,544.05 = 802.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.77x = 3,544.05 × 802.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.77x = 2,844,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,844.38/2,362.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.03

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