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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.33, 3,805.85 and 805.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.33, 3,805.85 and 805.82 is: 1,208.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.33 : 3,805.85 = 805.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.33/3,805.85 = 805.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.33x = 3,805.85 × 805.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.33x = 3,066,813.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,813.03/2,537.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.68

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