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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.18, 3,801.84 and 802.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.18, 3,801.84 and 802.76 is: 1,204.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.18 : 3,801.84 = 802.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.18/3,801.84 = 802.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.18x = 3,801.84 × 802.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.18x = 3,051,965.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051,965.08/2,534.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.32

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