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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.24, 3,799.36 and 801.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.24, 3,799.36 and 801.92 is: 1,202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.24 : 3,799.36 = 801.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.24/3,799.36 = 801.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.24x = 3,799.36 × 801.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.24x = 3,046,782.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,782.77/2,534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.25

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