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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.84, 3,800.14 and 802.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.84, 3,800.14 and 802.46 is: 1,203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.84 : 3,800.14 = 802.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.84/3,800.14 = 802.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.84x = 3,800.14 × 802.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.84x = 3,049,460.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,460.34/2,533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.49

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