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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.79, 3,836.73 and 802.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.79, 3,836.73 and 802.76 is: 1,204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.79 : 3,836.73 = 802.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.79/3,836.73 = 802.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.79x = 3,836.73 × 802.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.79x = 3,079,973.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,973.37/2,557.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.15

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