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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.92, 4,128.24 and 804.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.92, 4,128.24 and 804.09 is: 1,206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.92 : 4,128.24 = 804.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.92/4,128.24 = 804.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.92x = 4,128.24 × 804.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.92x = 3,319,476.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,476.50/2,751.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.24

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