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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.26, 3,977.30 and 802.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.26, 3,977.30 and 802.14 is: 1,203.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.26 : 3,977.30 = 802.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.26/3,977.30 = 802.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.26x = 3,977.30 × 802.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.26x = 3,190,351.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,351.42/2,651.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.33

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