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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.07, 3,980.88 and 805.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.07, 3,980.88 and 805.17 is: 1,207.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.07 : 3,980.88 = 805.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.07/3,980.88 = 805.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.07x = 3,980.88 × 805.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.07x = 3,205,285.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,285.15/2,654.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.69

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