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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.87, 3,799.91 and 801.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.87, 3,799.91 and 801.49 is: 1,202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.87 : 3,799.91 = 801.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.87/3,799.91 = 801.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.87x = 3,799.91 × 801.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.87x = 3,045,597.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,597.93/2,532.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.43

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