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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.56, 3,801.97 and 803.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.56, 3,801.97 and 803.32 is: 1,205.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.56 : 3,801.97 = 803.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.56/3,801.97 = 803.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.56x = 3,801.97 × 803.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.56x = 3,054,190.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,190.04/2,534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.02

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