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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.41, 3,978.08 and 803.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.41, 3,978.08 and 803.09 is: 1,204.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.41 : 3,978.08 = 803.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.41/3,978.08 = 803.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.41x = 3,978.08 × 803.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.41x = 3,194,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,738.38/2,652.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.47

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