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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.76, 3,800.78 and 802.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.76, 3,800.78 and 802.25 is: 1,203.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.76 : 3,800.78 = 802.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.76/3,800.78 = 802.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.76x = 3,800.78 × 802.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.76x = 3,049,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,175.76/2,533.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.42

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