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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.08, 3,803.09 and 1,237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.08, 3,803.09 and 1,237.82 is: 1,854.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.08 : 3,803.09 = 1,237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.08/3,803.09 = 1,237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.08x = 3,803.09 × 1,237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.08x = 4,707,515.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707,515.66/2,539.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.02

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