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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.07, 3,796.20 and 800.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.07, 3,796.20 and 800.10 is: 1,200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.07 : 3,796.20 = 800.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.07/3,796.20 = 800.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.07x = 3,796.20 × 800.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.07x = 3,037,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,339.62/2,531.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.02

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