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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.10, 3,807.21 and 806.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.10, 3,807.21 and 806.71 is: 1,210.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.10 : 3,807.21 = 806.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.10/3,807.21 = 806.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.10x = 3,807.21 × 806.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.10x = 3,071,314.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,314.38/2,538.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.08

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