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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.62, 3,984.07 and 806.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.62, 3,984.07 and 806.63 is: 1,210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.62 : 3,984.07 = 806.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.62/3,984.07 = 806.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.62x = 3,984.07 × 806.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.62x = 3,213,670.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,670.38/2,655.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.14

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