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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.75, 4,323.59 and 802.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.75, 4,323.59 and 802.23 is: 1,203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.75 : 4,323.59 = 802.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.75/4,323.59 = 802.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.75x = 4,323.59 × 802.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.75x = 3,468,513.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,468,513.61/2,882.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.20

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