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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.66, 4,130.52 and 805.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.66, 4,130.52 and 805.90 is: 1,208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.66 : 4,130.52 = 805.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.66/4,130.52 = 805.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.66x = 4,130.52 × 805.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.66x = 3,328,786.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,786.07/2,753.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.86

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