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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.49, 3,981.75 and 805.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.49, 3,981.75 and 805.62 is: 1,208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.49 : 3,981.75 = 805.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.49/3,981.75 = 805.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.49x = 3,981.75 × 805.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.49x = 3,207,777.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,777.44/2,654.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.43

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