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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.55, 3,877.26 and 805.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.55, 3,877.26 and 805.19 is: 1,207.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.55 : 3,877.26 = 805.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.55/3,877.26 = 805.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.55x = 3,877.26 × 805.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.55x = 3,121,930.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,930.98/2,584.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.92

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