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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,883.45, 4,324.73 and 803.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,883.45, 4,324.73 and 803.24 is: 1,204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,883.45 : 4,324.73 = 803.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,883.45/4,324.73 = 803.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,883.45x = 4,324.73 × 803.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,883.45x = 3,473,770.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,473,770.49/2,883.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.73

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