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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.26, 4,122.78 and 800.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.26, 4,122.78 and 800.18 is: 1,200.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.26 : 4,122.78 = 800.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.26/4,122.78 = 800.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.26x = 4,122.78 × 800.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.26x = 3,298,966.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,966.10/2,748.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.38

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