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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.96, 3,805.20 and 871.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.96, 3,805.20 and 871.64 is: 1,306.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.96 : 3,805.20 = 871.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.96/3,805.20 = 871.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.96x = 3,805.20 × 871.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.96x = 3,316,745.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316,745.50/2,537.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.86

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