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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.31, 4,129.74 and 805.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.31, 4,129.74 and 805.52 is: 1,208.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.31 : 4,129.74 = 805.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.31/4,129.74 = 805.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.31x = 4,129.74 × 805.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.31x = 3,326,598.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,598.49/2,753.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.22

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