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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.56, 3,806.40 and 806.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.56, 3,806.40 and 806.20 is: 1,209.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.56 : 3,806.40 = 806.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.56/3,806.40 = 806.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.56x = 3,806.40 × 806.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.56x = 3,068,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,719.68/2,537.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.32

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