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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.93, 3,803.90 and 804.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.93, 3,803.90 and 804.42 is: 1,206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.93 : 3,803.90 = 804.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.93/3,803.90 = 804.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.93x = 3,803.90 × 804.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.93x = 3,059,938.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,938.61/2,535.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.63

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