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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.82, 3,837.16 and 802.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.82, 3,837.16 and 802.48 is: 1,203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.82 : 3,837.16 = 802.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.82/3,837.16 = 802.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.82x = 3,837.16 × 802.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.82x = 3,079,255.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,255.76/2,557.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.86

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