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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.72, 3,984.12 and 807.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.72, 3,984.12 and 807.02 is: 1,210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.72 : 3,984.12 = 807.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.72/3,984.12 = 807.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.72x = 3,984.12 × 807.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.72x = 3,215,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,264.52/2,655.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.69

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