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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.84, 3,808.32 and 807.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.84, 3,808.32 and 807.47 is: 1,211.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.84 : 3,808.32 = 807.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.84/3,808.32 = 807.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.84x = 3,808.32 × 807.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.84x = 3,075,096.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,096.36/2,538.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.22

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