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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.56, 3,807.90 and 807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.56, 3,807.90 and 807.20 is: 1,210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.56 : 3,807.90 = 807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.56/3,807.90 = 807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.56x = 3,807.90 × 807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.56x = 3,073,736.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,736.88/2,538.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.82

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