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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.79, 3,988.66 and 810.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.79, 3,988.66 and 810.33 is: 1,215.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.79 : 3,988.66 = 810.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.79/3,988.66 = 810.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.79x = 3,988.66 × 810.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.79x = 3,232,130.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,130.86/2,659.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.18

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