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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.20, 3,808.70 and 807.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.20, 3,808.70 and 807.76 is: 1,211.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.20 : 3,808.70 = 807.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.20/3,808.70 = 807.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.20x = 3,808.70 × 807.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.20x = 3,076,515.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,515.51/2,539.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.61

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