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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.03, 3,979.56 and 804.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.03, 3,979.56 and 804.14 is: 1,206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.03 : 3,979.56 = 804.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.03/3,979.56 = 804.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.03x = 3,979.56 × 804.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.03x = 3,200,123.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,123.38/2,653.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.21

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