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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.47, 3,806.81 and 806.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.47, 3,806.81 and 806.10 is: 1,209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.47 : 3,806.81 = 806.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.47/3,806.81 = 806.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.47x = 3,806.81 × 806.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.47x = 3,068,669.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,669.54/2,537.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.34

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