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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.93, 3,807.51 and 806.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.93, 3,807.51 and 806.57 is: 1,210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.93 : 3,807.51 = 806.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.93/3,807.51 = 806.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.93x = 3,807.51 × 806.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.93x = 3,071,023.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,023.34/2,537.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.05

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