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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.31, 3,845.34 and 807.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.31, 3,845.34 and 807.72 is: 1,211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.31 : 3,845.34 = 807.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.31/3,845.34 = 807.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.31x = 3,845.34 × 807.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.31x = 3,105,965.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,965.23/2,563.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.70

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