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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.94, 3,977.03 and 802.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.94, 3,977.03 and 802.07 is: 1,203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.94 : 3,977.03 = 802.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.94/3,977.03 = 802.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.94x = 3,977.03 × 802.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.94x = 3,189,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,832.56/2,650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.29

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