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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.83, 4,324.10 and 802.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.83, 4,324.10 and 802.82 is: 1,204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.83 : 4,324.10 = 802.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.83/4,324.10 = 802.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.83x = 4,324.10 × 802.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.83x = 3,471,473.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,473.96/2,882.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.19

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