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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.31, 3,805.08 and 804.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.31, 3,805.08 and 804.94 is: 1,207.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.31 : 3,805.08 = 804.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.31/3,805.08 = 804.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.31x = 3,805.08 × 804.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.31x = 3,062,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,848.56/2,536.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.60

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