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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.23, 4,128.75 and 804.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.23, 4,128.75 and 804.18 is: 1,206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.23 : 4,128.75 = 804.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.23/4,128.75 = 804.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.23x = 4,128.75 × 804.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.23x = 3,320,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,258.18/2,752.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.39

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