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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.69, 3,582.28 and 807.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.69, 3,582.28 and 807.10 is: 1,210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.69 : 3,582.28 = 807.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.69/3,582.28 = 807.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.69x = 3,582.28 × 807.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.69x = 2,891,270.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,270.39/2,388.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.40

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