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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.16, 4,129.96 and 805.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.16, 4,129.96 and 805.26 is: 1,207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.16 : 4,129.96 = 805.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.16/4,129.96 = 805.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.16x = 4,129.96 × 805.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.16x = 3,325,691.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,325,691.59/2,753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.95

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