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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.75, 3,982.13 and 805.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.75, 3,982.13 and 805.88 is: 1,208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.75 : 3,982.13 = 805.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.75/3,982.13 = 805.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.75x = 3,982.13 × 805.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.75x = 3,209,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,094.98/2,654.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.81

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