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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.75, 4,324.09 and 802.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.75, 4,324.09 and 802.74 is: 1,204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.75 : 4,324.09 = 802.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.75/4,324.09 = 802.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.75x = 4,324.09 × 802.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.75x = 3,471,120.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,120.01/2,882.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.10

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