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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,234, 4,851 and 802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,234, 4,851 and 802 is: 1,203

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,234 : 4,851 = 802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,234/4,851 = 802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,234x = 4,851 × 802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,234x = 3,890,502
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,502/3,234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203

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