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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.10, 4,129.97 and 805.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.10, 4,129.97 and 805.32 is: 1,208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.10 : 4,129.97 = 805.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.10/4,129.97 = 805.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.10x = 4,129.97 × 805.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.10x = 3,325,943.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,943.41/2,753.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.07

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