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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.14, 4,122.62 and 800.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.14, 4,122.62 and 800.09 is: 1,200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.14 : 4,122.62 = 800.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.14/4,122.62 = 800.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.14x = 4,122.62 × 800.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.14x = 3,298,463.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,463.04/2,748.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.25

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