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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.39, 3,983.29 and 806.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.39, 3,983.29 and 806.66 is: 1,210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.39 : 3,983.29 = 806.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.39/3,983.29 = 806.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.39x = 3,983.29 × 806.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.39x = 3,213,153.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,153.72/2,655.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.05

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