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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,559.57, 3,839.35 and 804.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,559.57, 3,839.35 and 804.56 is: 1,206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,559.57 : 3,839.35 = 804.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,559.57/3,839.35 = 804.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,559.57x = 3,839.35 × 804.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,559.57x = 3,088,987.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,987.44/2,559.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.84

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