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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.33, 4,123.22 and 800.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.33, 4,123.22 and 800.55 is: 1,201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.33 : 4,123.22 = 800.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.33/4,123.22 = 800.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.33x = 4,123.22 × 800.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.33x = 3,300,839.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,839.77/2,748.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.03

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