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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.39, 3,807.56 and 1,306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.39, 3,807.56 and 1,306.14 is: 1,959.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.39 : 3,807.56 = 1,306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.39/3,807.56 = 1,306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.39x = 3,807.56 × 1,306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.39x = 4,973,199.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,973,199.89/2,538.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.19

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