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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.80, 3,979.40 and 804.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.80, 3,979.40 and 804.06 is: 1,206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.80 : 3,979.40 = 804.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.80/3,979.40 = 804.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.80x = 3,979.40 × 804.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.80x = 3,199,672.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,672.34/2,652.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.15

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