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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.19, 3,985.74 and 808.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.19, 3,985.74 and 808.32 is: 1,212.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.19 : 3,985.74 = 808.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.19/3,985.74 = 808.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.19x = 3,985.74 × 808.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.19x = 3,221,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,753.36/2,657.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.47

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