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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.49, 3,799.35 and 801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.49, 3,799.35 and 801.12 is: 1,201.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.49 : 3,799.35 = 801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.49/3,799.35 = 801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.49x = 3,799.35 × 801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.49x = 3,043,725.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,725.14/2,532.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.87

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