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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.38, 3,836.05 and 802.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.38, 3,836.05 and 802.52 is: 1,203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.38 : 3,836.05 = 802.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.38/3,836.05 = 802.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.38x = 3,836.05 × 802.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.38x = 3,078,506.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,506.85/2,557.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.77

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