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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.16, 3,800.10 and 801.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.16, 3,800.10 and 801.92 is: 1,202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.16 : 3,800.10 = 801.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.16/3,800.10 = 801.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.16x = 3,800.10 × 801.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.16x = 3,047,376.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,376.19/2,533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.99

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