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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.03, 3,802.95 and 803.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.03, 3,802.95 and 803.25 is: 1,205.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.03 : 3,802.95 = 803.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.03/3,802.95 = 803.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.03x = 3,802.95 × 803.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.03x = 3,054,719.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,719.59/2,535.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.00

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