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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.83, 3,981.15 and 804.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.83, 3,981.15 and 804.87 is: 1,207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.83 : 3,981.15 = 804.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.83/3,981.15 = 804.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.83x = 3,981.15 × 804.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.83x = 3,204,308.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,308.20/2,653.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.43

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