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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.28, 3,796.38 and 800.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.28, 3,796.38 and 800.04 is: 1,199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.28 : 3,796.38 = 800.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.28/3,796.38 = 800.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.28x = 3,796.38 × 800.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.28x = 3,037,255.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,255.86/2,531.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.89

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