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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.79, 4,124.24 and 801.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.79, 4,124.24 and 801.53 is: 1,202.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.79 : 4,124.24 = 801.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.79/4,124.24 = 801.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.79x = 4,124.24 × 801.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.79x = 3,305,698.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,698.08/2,749.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.17

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