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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.39, 3,980.21 and 804.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.39, 3,980.21 and 804.77 is: 1,207.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.39 : 3,980.21 = 804.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.39/3,980.21 = 804.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.39x = 3,980.21 × 804.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.39x = 3,203,144.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,144.60/2,653.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.19

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