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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.12, 3,799.95 and 801.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.12, 3,799.95 and 801.34 is: 1,202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.12 : 3,799.95 = 801.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.12/3,799.95 = 801.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.12x = 3,799.95 × 801.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.12x = 3,045,051.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,051.93/2,533.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.10

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