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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.18, 4,018.04 and 804.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.18, 4,018.04 and 804.64 is: 1,206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.18 : 4,018.04 = 804.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.18/4,018.04 = 804.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.18x = 4,018.04 × 804.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.18x = 3,233,075.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,075.71/2,679.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.74

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