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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.55, 3,807.01 and 806.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.55, 3,807.01 and 806.77 is: 1,209.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.55 : 3,807.01 = 806.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.55/3,807.01 = 806.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.55x = 3,807.01 × 806.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.55x = 3,071,358.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,358.39/2,538.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.89

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