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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.63, 3,980.45 and 804.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.63, 3,980.45 and 804.76 is: 1,207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.63 : 3,980.45 = 804.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.63/3,980.45 = 804.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.63x = 3,980.45 × 804.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.63x = 3,203,313.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,313.93/2,653.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.15

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