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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.19, 3,979.96 and 804.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.19, 3,979.96 and 804.87 is: 1,206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.19 : 3,979.96 = 804.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.19/3,979.96 = 804.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.19x = 3,979.96 × 804.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.19x = 3,203,348.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,203,348.39/2,654.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.90

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