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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.88, 4,121.80 and 1,208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.88, 4,121.80 and 1,208.88 is: 1,813.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.88 : 4,121.80 = 1,208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.88/4,121.80 = 1,208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.88x = 4,121.80 × 1,208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.88x = 4,982,761.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,982,761.58/2,747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.31

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