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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.74, 4,952.62 and 802.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.74, 4,952.62 and 802.94 is: 1,204.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.74 : 4,952.62 = 802.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.74/4,952.62 = 802.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.74x = 4,952.62 × 802.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.74x = 3,976,632.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,976,632.94/3,301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.41

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