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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.77, 3,800.66 and 802.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.77, 3,800.66 and 802.53 is: 1,203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.77 : 3,800.66 = 802.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.77/3,800.66 = 802.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.77x = 3,800.66 × 802.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.77x = 3,050,139.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,139.66/2,533.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.80

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