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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.82, 4,130.46 and 806.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.82, 4,130.46 and 806.04 is: 1,208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.82 : 4,130.46 = 806.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.82/4,130.46 = 806.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.82x = 4,130.46 × 806.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.82x = 3,329,315.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,329,315.98/2,753.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.98

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