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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.34, 4,323.42 and 802.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.34, 4,323.42 and 802.35 is: 1,203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.34 : 4,323.42 = 802.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.34/4,323.42 = 802.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.34x = 4,323.42 × 802.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.34x = 3,468,896.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,896.04/2,882.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.50

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