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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.78, 4,129.59 and 805.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.78, 4,129.59 and 805.15 is: 1,207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.78 : 4,129.59 = 805.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.78/4,129.59 = 805.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.78x = 4,129.59 × 805.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.78x = 3,324,939.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,939.39/2,752.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.85

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