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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.25, 4,131.50 and 806.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.25, 4,131.50 and 806.62 is: 1,209.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.25 : 4,131.50 = 806.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.25/4,131.50 = 806.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.25x = 4,131.50 × 806.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.25x = 3,332,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,550.53/2,754.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.97

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