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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.83, 3,976.38 and 802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.83, 3,976.38 and 802.20 is: 1,203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.83 : 3,976.38 = 802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.83/3,976.38 = 802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.83x = 3,976.38 × 802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.83x = 3,189,852.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,852.04/2,650.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.34

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