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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.72, 3,800.76 and 803.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.72, 3,800.76 and 803.56 is: 1,205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.72 : 3,800.76 = 803.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.72/3,800.76 = 803.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.72x = 3,800.76 × 803.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.72x = 3,054,138.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,138.71/2,533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.40

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