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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.50, 3,800.93 and 802.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.50, 3,800.93 and 802.13 is: 1,203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.50 : 3,800.93 = 802.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.50/3,800.93 = 802.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.50x = 3,800.93 × 802.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.50x = 3,048,816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,816.97/2,533.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.40

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