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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.69, 4,324.17 and 802.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.69, 4,324.17 and 802.68 is: 1,204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.69 : 4,324.17 = 802.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.69/4,324.17 = 802.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.69x = 4,324.17 × 802.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.69x = 3,470,924.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,924.78/2,882.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.06

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