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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.94, 4,122 and 800.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.94, 4,122 and 800.16 is: 1,200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.94 : 4,122 = 800.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.94/4,122 = 800.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.94x = 4,122 × 800.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.94x = 3,298,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,259.52/2,747.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.27

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