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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.28, 4,122.63 and 801.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.28, 4,122.63 and 801.09 is: 1,201.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.28 : 4,122.63 = 801.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.28/4,122.63 = 801.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.28x = 4,122.63 × 801.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.28x = 3,302,597.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,597.67/2,749.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.26

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