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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.69, 4,122.63 and 800.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.69, 4,122.63 and 800.37 is: 1,200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.69 : 4,122.63 = 800.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.69/4,122.63 = 800.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.69x = 4,122.63 × 800.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.69x = 3,299,629.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,629.37/2,748.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.44

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