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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.38, 4,129.53 and 805.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.38, 4,129.53 and 805.11 is: 1,207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.38 : 4,129.53 = 805.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.38/4,129.53 = 805.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.38x = 4,129.53 × 805.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.38x = 3,324,725.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,725.90/2,753.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.51

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