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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.55, 3,805.65 and 871.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.55, 3,805.65 and 871.65 is: 1,307.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.55 : 3,805.65 = 871.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.55/3,805.65 = 871.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.55x = 3,805.65 × 871.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.55x = 3,317,194.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,194.82/2,537.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.24

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