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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.54, 3,807.45 and 807.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.54, 3,807.45 and 807.18 is: 1,210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.54 : 3,807.45 = 807.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.54/3,807.45 = 807.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.54x = 3,807.45 × 807.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.54x = 3,073,297.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,297.49/2,538.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.66

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