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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.73, 3,806.60 and 806.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.73, 3,806.60 and 806.36 is: 1,209.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.73 : 3,806.60 = 806.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.73/3,806.60 = 806.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.73x = 3,806.60 × 806.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.73x = 3,069,466.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,466.91/2,537.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.53

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