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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.27, 4,122.45 and 800.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.27, 4,122.45 and 800.58 is: 1,200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.27 : 4,122.45 = 800.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.27/4,122.45 = 800.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.27x = 4,122.45 × 800.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.27x = 3,300,351.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,351.02/2,748.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.88

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