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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.34, 3,981.85 and 806.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.34, 3,981.85 and 806.02 is: 1,208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.34 : 3,981.85 = 806.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.34/3,981.85 = 806.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.34x = 3,981.85 × 806.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.34x = 3,209,438.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,438.77/2,655.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.67

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