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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657.42, 3,985.94 and 808.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657.42, 3,985.94 and 808.60 is: 1,212.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657.42 : 3,985.94 = 808.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657.42/3,985.94 = 808.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657.42x = 3,985.94 × 808.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657.42x = 3,223,031.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,031.08/2,657.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.84

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