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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.55, 3,979.85 and 803.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.55, 3,979.85 and 803.68 is: 1,205.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.55 : 3,979.85 = 803.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.55/3,979.85 = 803.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.55x = 3,979.85 × 803.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.55x = 3,198,522.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,522.36/2,652.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.83

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