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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.44, 3,978.86 and 803.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.44, 3,978.86 and 803.61 is: 1,205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.44 : 3,978.86 = 803.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.44/3,978.86 = 803.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.44x = 3,978.86 × 803.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.44x = 3,197,447.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,447.67/2,652.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.48

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