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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.19, 3,981.24 and 805.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.19, 3,981.24 and 805.32 is: 1,207.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.19 : 3,981.24 = 805.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.19/3,981.24 = 805.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.19x = 3,981.24 × 805.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.19x = 3,206,172.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,172.20/2,654.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.97

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