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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.85, 3,978 and 803.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.85, 3,978 and 803.62 is: 1,205.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.85 : 3,978 = 803.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.85/3,978 = 803.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.85x = 3,978 × 803.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.85x = 3,196,800.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,800.36/2,652.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.04

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