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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.45, 3,988.67 and 810.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.45, 3,988.67 and 810.07 is: 1,214.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.45 : 3,988.67 = 810.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.45/3,988.67 = 810.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.45x = 3,988.67 × 810.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.45x = 3,231,093.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,093.96/2,659.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.95

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