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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.78, 3,804.15 and 804.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.78, 3,804.15 and 804.06 is: 1,206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.78 : 3,804.15 = 804.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.78/3,804.15 = 804.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.78x = 3,804.15 × 804.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.78x = 3,058,764.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,764.85/2,535.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.24

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