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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,559.10, 3,839.46 and 804.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,559.10, 3,839.46 and 804.04 is: 1,206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,559.10 : 3,839.46 = 804.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,559.10/3,839.46 = 804.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,559.10x = 3,839.46 × 804.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,559.10x = 3,087,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,079.42/2,559.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.31

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