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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,559.70, 3,839.60 and 804.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,559.70, 3,839.60 and 804.66 is: 1,207.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,559.70 : 3,839.60 = 804.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,559.70/3,839.60 = 804.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,559.70x = 3,839.60 × 804.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,559.70x = 3,089,572.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,572.54/2,559.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.01

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