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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,754.36, 4,131.06 and 806.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,754.36, 4,131.06 and 806.28 is: 1,209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,754.36 : 4,131.06 = 806.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,754.36/4,131.06 = 806.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,754.36x = 4,131.06 × 806.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,754.36x = 3,330,791.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,791.06/2,754.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.28

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