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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,556.30, 3,833.61 and 801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,556.30, 3,833.61 and 801.30 is: 1,201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,556.30 : 3,833.61 = 801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,556.30/3,833.61 = 801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,556.30x = 3,833.61 × 801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,556.30x = 3,071,871.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,871.69/2,556.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.69

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