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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,555.97, 3,833.96 and 800.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,555.97, 3,833.96 and 800.99 is: 1,201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,555.97 : 3,833.96 = 800.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,555.97/3,833.96 = 800.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,555.97x = 3,833.96 × 800.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,555.97x = 3,070,969.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,969.20/2,555.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.49

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