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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.92, 3,801.49 and 802.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.92, 3,801.49 and 802.55 is: 1,204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.92 : 3,801.49 = 802.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.92/3,801.49 = 802.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.92x = 3,801.49 × 802.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.92x = 3,050,874.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,874.17/2,533.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.01

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