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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.16, 3,800.97 and 802.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.16, 3,800.97 and 802.92 is: 1,204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.16 : 3,800.97 = 802.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.16/3,800.97 = 802.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.16x = 3,800.97 × 802.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.16x = 3,051,874.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051,874.83/2,534.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.29

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