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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.72, 4,123.08 and 801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.72, 4,123.08 and 801.08 is: 1,201.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.72 : 4,123.08 = 801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.72/4,123.08 = 801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.72x = 4,123.08 × 801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.72x = 3,302,916.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,916.93/2,748.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.62

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