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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.19, 4,205.81 and 802.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.19, 4,205.81 and 802.74 is: 1,203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.19 : 4,205.81 = 802.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.19/4,205.81 = 802.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.19x = 4,205.81 × 802.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.19x = 3,376,167.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,167.91/2,804.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.97

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