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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.92, 3,806.07 and 806.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.92, 3,806.07 and 806.14 is: 1,208.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.92 : 3,806.07 = 806.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.92/3,806.07 = 806.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.92x = 3,806.07 × 806.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.92x = 3,068,225.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,225.27/2,537.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.95

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