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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.09, 3,842.31 and 806.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.09, 3,842.31 and 806.15 is: 1,209.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.09 : 3,842.31 = 806.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.09/3,842.31 = 806.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.09x = 3,842.31 × 806.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.09x = 3,097,488.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,488.57/2,561.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.44

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