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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.50, 3,938.26 and 801.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.50, 3,938.26 and 801.50 is: 1,202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.50 : 3,938.26 = 801.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.50/3,938.26 = 801.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.50x = 3,938.26 × 801.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.50x = 3,156,515.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,156,515.39/2,625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.25

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