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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.88, 3,808.44 and 807.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.88, 3,808.44 and 807.52 is: 1,211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.88 : 3,808.44 = 807.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.88/3,808.44 = 807.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.88x = 3,808.44 × 807.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.88x = 3,075,391.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,391.47/2,538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.32

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