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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.18, 4,015.04 and 802.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.18, 4,015.04 and 802.63 is: 1,203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.18 : 4,015.04 = 802.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.18/4,015.04 = 802.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.18x = 4,015.04 × 802.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.18x = 3,222,591.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,591.56/2,677.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.73

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