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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.57, 3,977.31 and 803.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.57, 3,977.31 and 803.16 is: 1,204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.57 : 3,977.31 = 803.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.57/3,977.31 = 803.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.57x = 3,977.31 × 803.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.57x = 3,194,416.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,416.30/2,652.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.27

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