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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.24, 4,323.34 and 802.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.24, 4,323.34 and 802.25 is: 1,203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.24 : 4,323.34 = 802.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.24/4,323.34 = 802.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.24x = 4,323.34 × 802.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.24x = 3,468,375.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,375.89/2,882.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.36

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