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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.45, 3,983.79 and 806.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.45, 3,983.79 and 806.58 is: 1,210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.45 : 3,983.79 = 806.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.45/3,983.79 = 806.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.45x = 3,983.79 × 806.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.45x = 3,213,245.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,245.34/2,655.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.06

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