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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.59, 3,980.44 and 804.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.59, 3,980.44 and 804.47 is: 1,206.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.59 : 3,980.44 = 804.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.59/3,980.44 = 804.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.59x = 3,980.44 × 804.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.59x = 3,202,125.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,125.67/2,653.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.71

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