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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.82, 3,807.33 and 806.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.82, 3,807.33 and 806.45 is: 1,209.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.82 : 3,807.33 = 806.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.82/3,807.33 = 806.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.82x = 3,807.33 × 806.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.82x = 3,070,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,402.24/2,537.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.86

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