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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.92, 3,807.60 and 806.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.92, 3,807.60 and 806.68 is: 1,210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.92 : 3,807.60 = 806.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.92/3,807.60 = 806.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.92x = 3,807.60 × 806.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.92x = 3,071,514.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,514.77/2,537.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.25

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