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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.02, 3,982.73 and 806.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.02, 3,982.73 and 806.29 is: 1,209.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.02 : 3,982.73 = 806.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.02/3,982.73 = 806.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.02x = 3,982.73 × 806.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.02x = 3,211,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,221.38/2,655.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.49

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