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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.93, 3,806.01 and 805.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.93, 3,806.01 and 805.57 is: 1,208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.93 : 3,806.01 = 805.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.93/3,806.01 = 805.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.93x = 3,806.01 × 805.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.93x = 3,066,007.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,007.48/2,536.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.55

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