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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.55, 3,998.09 and 1,204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.55, 3,998.09 and 1,204.80 is: 1,807.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.55 : 3,998.09 = 1,204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.55/3,998.09 = 1,204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.55x = 3,998.09 × 1,204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.55x = 4,816,892.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,816,892.81/2,665.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.09

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