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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.67, 3,797.69 and 800.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.67, 3,797.69 and 800.25 is: 1,200.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.67 : 3,797.69 = 800.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.67/3,797.69 = 800.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.67x = 3,797.69 × 800.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.67x = 3,039,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,101.42/2,531.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.43

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