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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.60, 4,130.46 and 805.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.60, 4,130.46 and 805.95 is: 1,208.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.60 : 4,130.46 = 805.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.60/4,130.46 = 805.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.60x = 4,130.46 × 805.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.60x = 3,328,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,944.24/2,753.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.94

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