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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.52, 3,982.41 and 805.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.52, 3,982.41 and 805.74 is: 1,208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.52 : 3,982.41 = 805.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.52/3,982.41 = 805.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.52x = 3,982.41 × 805.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.52x = 3,208,787.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,787.03/2,654.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.80

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