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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.40, 3,980.23 and 805.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.40, 3,980.23 and 805.32 is: 1,207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.40 : 3,980.23 = 805.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.40/3,980.23 = 805.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.40x = 3,980.23 × 805.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.40x = 3,205,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,344.48/2,654.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.56

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