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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.79, 4,539.65 and 805.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.79, 4,539.65 and 805.64 is: 1,208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.79 : 4,539.65 = 805.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.79/4,539.65 = 805.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.79x = 4,539.65 × 805.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.79x = 3,657,296.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,296.90/3,026.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.31

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