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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.48, 3,807.18 and 807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.48, 3,807.18 and 807.60 is: 1,211.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.48 : 3,807.18 = 807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.48/3,807.18 = 807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.48x = 3,807.18 × 807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.48x = 3,074,678.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,678.57/2,538.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.23

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