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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.73, 3,989.33 and 810.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.73, 3,989.33 and 810.86 is: 1,216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.73 : 3,989.33 = 810.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.73/3,989.33 = 810.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.73x = 3,989.33 × 810.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.73x = 3,234,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,764.12/2,659.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.20

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