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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.92, 3,804.57 and 805.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.92, 3,804.57 and 805.14 is: 1,207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.92 : 3,804.57 = 805.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.92/3,804.57 = 805.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.92x = 3,804.57 × 805.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.92x = 3,063,211.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,211.49/2,536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.45

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