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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.42, 4,130.15 and 805.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.42, 4,130.15 and 805.65 is: 1,208.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.42 : 4,130.15 = 805.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.42/4,130.15 = 805.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.42x = 4,130.15 × 805.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.42x = 3,327,451.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,451.32/2,753.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.48

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