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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.21, 3,798.27 and 800.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.21, 3,798.27 and 800.84 is: 1,201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.21 : 3,798.27 = 800.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.21/3,798.27 = 800.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.21x = 3,798.27 × 800.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.21x = 3,041,787.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,787.56/2,532.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.24

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