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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.56, 3,807.52 and 807.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.56, 3,807.52 and 807.04 is: 1,210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.56 : 3,807.52 = 807.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.56/3,807.52 = 807.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.56x = 3,807.52 × 807.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.56x = 3,072,820.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,820.94/2,538.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.46

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