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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.34, 3,803.79 and 804.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.34, 3,803.79 and 804.92 is: 1,207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.34 : 3,803.79 = 804.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.34/3,803.79 = 804.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.34x = 3,803.79 × 804.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.34x = 3,061,746.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,746.65/2,536.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.15

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