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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.50, 3,801.63 and 802.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.50, 3,801.63 and 802.90 is: 1,204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.50 : 3,801.63 = 802.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.50/3,801.63 = 802.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.50x = 3,801.63 × 802.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.50x = 3,052,328.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,328.73/2,534.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.31

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