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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.62, 3,804.30 and 804.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.62, 3,804.30 and 804.84 is: 1,207.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.62 : 3,804.30 = 804.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.62/3,804.30 = 804.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.62x = 3,804.30 × 804.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.62x = 3,061,852.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,852.81/2,536.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.06

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