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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.13, 3,576.62 and 802.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.13, 3,576.62 and 802.70 is: 1,204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.13 : 3,576.62 = 802.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.13/3,576.62 = 802.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.13x = 3,576.62 × 802.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.13x = 2,870,957.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,957.80/2,384.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.19

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