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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.38, 4,128.03 and 804.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.38, 4,128.03 and 804.13 is: 1,206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.38 : 4,128.03 = 804.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.38/4,128.03 = 804.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.38x = 4,128.03 × 804.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.38x = 3,319,462.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,462.44/2,752.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.03

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