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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.92, 3,801.42 and 802.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.92, 3,801.42 and 802.56 is: 1,204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.92 : 3,801.42 = 802.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.92/3,801.42 = 802.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.92x = 3,801.42 × 802.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.92x = 3,050,867.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,867.64/2,533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.01

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