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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.62, 3,984.96 and 807.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.62, 3,984.96 and 807.75 is: 1,211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.62 : 3,984.96 = 807.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.62/3,984.96 = 807.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.62x = 3,984.96 × 807.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.62x = 3,218,851.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,218,851.44/2,656.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.63

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