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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.24, 4,131.28 and 806.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.24, 4,131.28 and 806.48 is: 1,209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.24 : 4,131.28 = 806.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.24/4,131.28 = 806.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.24x = 4,131.28 × 806.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.24x = 3,331,794.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,794.69/2,754.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.70

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