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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.01, 4,129.34 and 805.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.01, 4,129.34 and 805.05 is: 1,207.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.01 : 4,129.34 = 805.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.01/4,129.34 = 805.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.01x = 4,129.34 × 805.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.01x = 3,324,321.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,321.14/2,753.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.52

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