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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.37, 4,130.01 and 805.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.37, 4,130.01 and 805.59 is: 1,208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.37 : 4,130.01 = 805.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.37/4,130.01 = 805.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.37x = 4,130.01 × 805.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.37x = 3,327,094.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,094.76/2,753.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.37

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