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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.53, 3,806.51 and 1,307.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.53, 3,806.51 and 1,307.01 is: 1,959.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.53 : 3,806.51 = 1,307.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.53/3,806.51 = 1,307.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.53x = 3,806.51 × 1,307.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.53x = 4,975,146.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,975,146.64/2,539.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.08

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