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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.38, 3,797.07 and 800

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.38, 3,797.07 and 800 is: 1,200

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.38 : 3,797.07 = 800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.38/3,797.07 = 800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.38x = 3,797.07 × 800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.38x = 3,037,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,656/2,531.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200

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