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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.23, 3,988.99 and 810.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.23, 3,988.99 and 810.40 is: 1,215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.23 : 3,988.99 = 810.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.23/3,988.99 = 810.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.23x = 3,988.99 × 810.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.23x = 3,232,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,677.50/2,659.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.65

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