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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.52, 4,122.78 and 801.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.52, 4,122.78 and 801.28 is: 1,201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.52 : 4,122.78 = 801.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.52/4,122.78 = 801.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.52x = 4,122.78 × 801.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.52x = 3,303,501.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,501.16/2,748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.92

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