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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.68, 4,129.02 and 804.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.68, 4,129.02 and 804.88 is: 1,207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.68 : 4,129.02 = 804.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.68/4,129.02 = 804.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.68x = 4,129.02 × 804.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.68x = 3,323,365.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,365.62/2,752.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.32

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