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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.78, 3,800.67 and 802.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.78, 3,800.67 and 802.41 is: 1,203.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.78 : 3,800.67 = 802.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.78/3,800.67 = 802.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.78x = 3,800.67 × 802.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.78x = 3,049,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,682.87/2,533.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.61

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