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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.30, 3,988.30 and 809.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.30, 3,988.30 and 809.77 is: 1,214.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.30 : 3,988.30 = 809.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.30/3,988.30 = 809.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.30x = 3,988.30 × 809.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.30x = 3,229,605.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,605.69/2,658.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.91

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