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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.86, 3,985.50 and 808.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.86, 3,985.50 and 808.12 is: 1,212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.86 : 3,985.50 = 808.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.86/3,985.50 = 808.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.86x = 3,985.50 × 808.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.86x = 3,220,762.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,762.26/2,656.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.24

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