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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.44, 3,975.62 and 801.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.44, 3,975.62 and 801.48 is: 1,202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.44 : 3,975.62 = 801.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.44/3,975.62 = 801.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.44x = 3,975.62 × 801.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.44x = 3,186,379.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,379.92/2,650.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.21

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