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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.07, 3,805.61 and 805.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.07, 3,805.61 and 805.69 is: 1,208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.07 : 3,805.61 = 805.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.07/3,805.61 = 805.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.07x = 3,805.61 × 805.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.07x = 3,066,141.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,141.92/2,537.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.54

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