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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.18, 3,800.34 and 801.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.18, 3,800.34 and 801.76 is: 1,202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.18 : 3,800.34 = 801.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.18/3,800.34 = 801.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.18x = 3,800.34 × 801.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.18x = 3,046,960.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,960.60/2,533.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.82

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