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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.19, 3,985.14 and 807.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.19, 3,985.14 and 807.50 is: 1,211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.19 : 3,985.14 = 807.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.19/3,985.14 = 807.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.19x = 3,985.14 × 807.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.19x = 3,218,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,218,000.55/2,656.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.51

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