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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.20, 3,807.17 and 806.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.20, 3,807.17 and 806.69 is: 1,209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.20 : 3,807.17 = 806.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.20/3,807.17 = 806.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.20x = 3,807.17 × 806.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.20x = 3,071,201.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,201.93/2,538.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.99

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