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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.64, 4,123.62 and 800.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.64, 4,123.62 and 800.80 is: 1,201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.64 : 4,123.62 = 800.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.64/4,123.62 = 800.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.64x = 4,123.62 × 800.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.64x = 3,302,194.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,194.90/2,748.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.39

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