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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.72, 3,984.30 and 806.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.72, 3,984.30 and 806.76 is: 1,210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.72 : 3,984.30 = 806.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.72/3,984.30 = 806.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.72x = 3,984.30 × 806.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.72x = 3,214,373.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,373.87/2,655.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.36

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