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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.17, 3,975.45 and 801.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.17, 3,975.45 and 801.94 is: 1,202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.17 : 3,975.45 = 801.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.17/3,975.45 = 801.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.17x = 3,975.45 × 801.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.17x = 3,188,072.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,072.37/2,651.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.52

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