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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.31, 4,129.16 and 804.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.31, 4,129.16 and 804.53 is: 1,207.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.31 : 4,129.16 = 804.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.31/4,129.16 = 804.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.31x = 4,129.16 × 804.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.31x = 3,322,039.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,039.40/2,752.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.00

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