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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.51, 3,983.01 and 806.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.51, 3,983.01 and 806.64 is: 1,209.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.51 : 3,983.01 = 806.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.51/3,983.01 = 806.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.51x = 3,983.01 × 806.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.51x = 3,212,859.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,859.63/2,655.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.88

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