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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.26, 3,984.26 and 807.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.26, 3,984.26 and 807.37 is: 1,211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.26 : 3,984.26 = 807.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.26/3,984.26 = 807.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.26x = 3,984.26 × 807.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.26x = 3,216,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216,758.00/2,656.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.01

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