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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.76, 3,799.28 and 801.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.76, 3,799.28 and 801.25 is: 1,201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.76 : 3,799.28 = 801.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.76/3,799.28 = 801.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.76x = 3,799.28 × 801.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.76x = 3,044,169.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,169.09/2,532.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.92

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