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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.26, 3,800.28 and 802.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.26, 3,800.28 and 802.28 is: 1,203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.26 : 3,800.28 = 802.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.26/3,800.28 = 802.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.26x = 3,800.28 × 802.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.26x = 3,048,888.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,888.64/2,533.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.54

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