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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.22, 3,981.54 and 805.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.22, 3,981.54 and 805.26 is: 1,207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.22 : 3,981.54 = 805.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.22/3,981.54 = 805.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.22x = 3,981.54 × 805.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.22x = 3,206,174.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,174.90/2,654.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.95

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