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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.15, 3,984.69 and 807.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.15, 3,984.69 and 807.45 is: 1,211.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.15 : 3,984.69 = 807.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.15/3,984.69 = 807.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.15x = 3,984.69 × 807.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.15x = 3,217,444.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217,444.87/2,656.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.32

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