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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.28, 3,982.98 and 806.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.28, 3,982.98 and 806.32 is: 1,209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.28 : 3,982.98 = 806.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.28/3,982.98 = 806.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.28x = 3,982.98 × 806.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.28x = 3,211,556.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,556.43/2,655.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.50

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