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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.52, 3,808.74 and 807.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.52, 3,808.74 and 807.74 is: 1,211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.52 : 3,808.74 = 807.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.52/3,808.74 = 807.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.52x = 3,808.74 × 807.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.52x = 3,076,471.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,471.65/2,539.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.44

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