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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.73, 4,129.70 and 805.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.73, 4,129.70 and 805.08 is: 1,207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.73 : 4,129.70 = 805.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.73/4,129.70 = 805.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.73x = 4,129.70 × 805.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.73x = 3,324,734.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,734.85/2,752.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.80

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