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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.86, 4,129.90 and 804.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.86, 4,129.90 and 804.90 is: 1,207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.86 : 4,129.90 = 804.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.86/4,129.90 = 804.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.86x = 4,129.90 × 804.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.86x = 3,324,156.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,156.51/2,752.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.53

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