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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.78, 3,978.64 and 803.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.78, 3,978.64 and 803.46 is: 1,205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.78 : 3,978.64 = 803.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.78/3,978.64 = 803.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.78x = 3,978.64 × 803.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.78x = 3,196,694.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,694.02/2,652.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.03

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