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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.64, 3,844.11 and 807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.64, 3,844.11 and 807.70 is: 1,211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.64 : 3,844.11 = 807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.64/3,844.11 = 807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.64x = 3,844.11 × 807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.64x = 3,104,872.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,872.92/2,562.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.59

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