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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.88, 4,324.24 and 802.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.88, 4,324.24 and 802.88 is: 1,204.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.88 : 4,324.24 = 802.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.88/4,324.24 = 802.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.88x = 4,324.24 × 802.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.88x = 3,471,845.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,845.81/2,882.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.30

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