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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.82, 4,367.27 and 802.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.82, 4,367.27 and 802.96 is: 1,204.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.82 : 4,367.27 = 802.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.82/4,367.27 = 802.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.82x = 4,367.27 × 802.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.82x = 3,506,717.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,717.27/2,911.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.30

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