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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.98, 4,128.26 and 804.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.98, 4,128.26 and 804.17 is: 1,206.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.98 : 4,128.26 = 804.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.98/4,128.26 = 804.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.98x = 4,128.26 × 804.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.98x = 3,319,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,829.14/2,751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.34

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