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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,674.94, 4,011.60 and 800.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,674.94, 4,011.60 and 800.96 is: 1,201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,674.94 : 4,011.60 = 800.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,674.94/4,011.60 = 800.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,674.94x = 4,011.60 × 800.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,674.94x = 3,213,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,131.14/2,674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.20

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