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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.92, 3,982.29 and 807.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.92, 3,982.29 and 807.31 is: 1,210.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.92 : 3,982.29 = 807.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.92/3,982.29 = 807.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.92x = 3,982.29 × 807.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.92x = 3,214,942.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,942.54/2,654.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.94

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