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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.45, 4,128.06 and 804.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.45, 4,128.06 and 804.20 is: 1,206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.45 : 4,128.06 = 804.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.45/4,128.06 = 804.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.45x = 4,128.06 × 804.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.45x = 3,319,768.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,768.23/2,752.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.12

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