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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.36, 4,128.68 and 804.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.36, 4,128.68 and 804.72 is: 1,207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.36 : 4,128.68 = 804.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.36/4,128.68 = 804.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.36x = 4,128.68 × 804.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.36x = 3,322,431.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,431.37/2,752.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.12

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