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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.39, 3,984.71 and 807.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.39, 3,984.71 and 807.77 is: 1,211.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.39 : 3,984.71 = 807.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.39/3,984.71 = 807.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.39x = 3,984.71 × 807.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.39x = 3,218,729.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,218,729.20/2,656.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.69

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