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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.62, 3,797.46 and 800.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.62, 3,797.46 and 800.26 is: 1,200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.62 : 3,797.46 = 800.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.62/3,797.46 = 800.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.62x = 3,797.46 × 800.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.62x = 3,038,955.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,955.34/2,531.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.40

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