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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.97, 3,804.56 and 804.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.97, 3,804.56 and 804.60 is: 1,207.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.97 : 3,804.56 = 804.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.97/3,804.56 = 804.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.97x = 3,804.56 × 804.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.97x = 3,061,129.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,129.95/2,535.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.08

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