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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.86, 4,123.43 and 801.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.86, 4,123.43 and 801.21 is: 1,201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.86 : 4,123.43 = 801.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.86/4,123.43 = 801.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.86x = 4,123.43 × 801.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.86x = 3,303,729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,729.34/2,748.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.86

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