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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.28, 3,807.90 and 806.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.28, 3,807.90 and 806.56 is: 1,209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.28 : 3,807.90 = 806.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.28/3,807.90 = 806.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.28x = 3,807.90 × 806.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.28x = 3,071,299.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,299.82/2,538.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.99

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